Today’s 12WBT Blog-A-Day Challenge question is What are your 5 personal strengths?
I must admit I was a little stumped with this question - I think I was having a bit of a down night last night. So I went and googled surveys :)
Found this great site:
http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/testcenter.aspx
According to a 240 question survey:
Strength 1: Citizenship, teamwork and loyalty
"You excel as a member of a group. You are a loyal and dedicated teammate, you always do your share, and you work hard for the success of your group.
Strength 2: Modesty and humility
"You do not seek the spotlight, preferring to let your accomplishments speak for themselves. You do not regard yourself as special, and others recognise and value your modesty."
Strength 3: Kindness and generosity
"You are kind and generous to others, and you are never too busy to do a favor. You enjoy doing good deeds for others, even if do not know them well."
Strength 4: Love of learning
"You love learning new things, whether in a class or on your own. You have always loved school, reading, and museums - anywhere and everywhere there is an opportunity to learn."
Strength 5: Fairness, equality and justice
"Treating all people fairly is one of your abiding principles. You do not let your personal feelings bias your decisions about other people. You give everyone a chance."
A shorter survey (maybe 24 questions?) gave the results:
Strength 1: Persistence (perseverance, industriousness)
Strength 2: Integrity (authenticity, honesty)
Strength 3: Citizenship (social responsibility, loyalty and teamwork)
Strength 4: Fairness
Strength 5: Gratitude
So I think the longer "test" is more accurate. It does make me sound a little like I love everyone, and will give everyone a chance - which isn't entirely true. I'm easily annoyed and will hold a grudge. I do like helping people however - so it has been fun doing the 12wbt program and being able to comment on people's forum posts. Persistence is something I thought I needed to work on. I'm a classic starter but not finisher. I even bought Michelle Bridges Crunchtime book AGES ago and didn't read it completely. I think I got to the part about exercising, skimmed over her meal plan and only recently re-opened it after signing up to the program. There's actually a lot of good information in there. But I am determined to complete the 12 week program :)
So personally I'd say:
1. Loyalty & Teamwork
2. Intregrity/Honesty
3. Love of Learning (although I can be lazy at times, I do enjoy reading and learning new things :))
4. Modesty/Humility (most of the time I don't like to talk myself up ;))
5. Persistence (though not in all areas of my life - when I set my mind to do something, eg. Complete a 14km fun run, I do achieve it)
It feels kind of dumb making this post - so it's been a good challenge :)
Go check out Erin's post too!
http://eatsmarttrainhardlivelife.com/2012/09/04/12wbt-blog-a-day-challenge-5-my-5-personal-strengths/
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
12WBT Blog-A-Day Challenge #4 – When do You Workout – Morning or Night?
Today's 12WBT Blog-A-Day Challenge question is When do you workout – morning or night?
http://eatsmarttrainhardlivelife.com/2012/09/03/12wbt-blog-a-day-challenge-4-when-do-you-workout-morning-or-night/
Now I've never been a morning person. My partner went through a phase years ago where he was getting up at like 6am to go workout in the gym and do a personal training session. I couldn't see how he could do it! No way did I want to get out of bed that early!
Since pre-season I've been trying to get out of bed and exercise and most days I've been successful. I had a few mornings in pre-season where the alarm got reset and I went back to sleep - but I usually wake up at least once during the night and sometimes struggle to get back to sleep. I watched Mish's snip tip about where she set the challenge of 14 days - be in bed by 9:30 am (no tv, iphone/ipad), and up at 6am. I watched it thinking why on earth would you want to be up at 6am?
So my alarm got set for 6am once the program started but I think I've managed to get up at that time once. Other mornings have varied - but it is kind of annoying if I want to wake up and go for a run straight away and the sun isn't rising until close to 7am. I've only missed one day of exercise after a bad night's sleep - I should have done a light exercise/yoga workout when I got home from work but it was a Friday night and I had dinner to cook and a glass of wine to enjoy :) The sun is now rising at 6:30am and whilst I'm still not loving it I do enjoy having the evenings to myself - or would if I didn't find myself constantly in the kitchen :/ I have had many an angry thought of a bubbly MB on my tv screen as I do her dvd workout - but eventually get into the groove of it :)
My plan for this week:
- Monday (morning): strength training. Was going to do JM's Shred with weights but due to technical difficulties I did her killer buns and thighs workout. I started with level 2 and during the warmup felt maybe I was aiming a little too high - went back to level 1 and that was enough of a challenge.
- Tuesday (morning): cardio. Took Yoshi out for a 3km run/jog with the added workout of leash training (he has some decent pulling strength on him). Did MB's cardio circuit - though I had to do cheat Burpees as I can't do 45 hardcore burpees (so I was stepping rather than jumping down into a plank/hands and feet position). What a workout though!
- Wednesday (morning): Walk with the 2 dogs. (evening) Boxing class at Derrimuts - sucks that its at 8:30pm but was an intensive class when I tried it last week so going back again.
- Thursday (morning): cardio. Will either do a repeat of Tuesday or go for a 5km run on my own. 1.5 weeks until I'm doing a 4km fun run.
- Friday (morning): yoga. Am thinking either Bob Harper's yoga for the warrior or JM's yoga workouts.
- Saturday (morning): SSS. If I can manage what I did last week - 5km run, followed by a group workout session. This may depend on when I drag myself out of bed. But will definately go to the group workout.
- Sunday - REST (with probably a walk with the dogs if the weather's good).
This routine works well when the sun's up - but in the middle of winter I don't see myself doing the morning runs. If I didn't go beetroot I'd probably do them at lunchtimes. I'm not a big fan of running in the dark as you don't know what dodgy person you could run into.
http://eatsmarttrainhardlivelife.com/2012/09/03/12wbt-blog-a-day-challenge-4-when-do-you-workout-morning-or-night/
Now I've never been a morning person. My partner went through a phase years ago where he was getting up at like 6am to go workout in the gym and do a personal training session. I couldn't see how he could do it! No way did I want to get out of bed that early!
Since pre-season I've been trying to get out of bed and exercise and most days I've been successful. I had a few mornings in pre-season where the alarm got reset and I went back to sleep - but I usually wake up at least once during the night and sometimes struggle to get back to sleep. I watched Mish's snip tip about where she set the challenge of 14 days - be in bed by 9:30 am (no tv, iphone/ipad), and up at 6am. I watched it thinking why on earth would you want to be up at 6am?
So my alarm got set for 6am once the program started but I think I've managed to get up at that time once. Other mornings have varied - but it is kind of annoying if I want to wake up and go for a run straight away and the sun isn't rising until close to 7am. I've only missed one day of exercise after a bad night's sleep - I should have done a light exercise/yoga workout when I got home from work but it was a Friday night and I had dinner to cook and a glass of wine to enjoy :) The sun is now rising at 6:30am and whilst I'm still not loving it I do enjoy having the evenings to myself - or would if I didn't find myself constantly in the kitchen :/ I have had many an angry thought of a bubbly MB on my tv screen as I do her dvd workout - but eventually get into the groove of it :)
My plan for this week:
- Monday (morning): strength training. Was going to do JM's Shred with weights but due to technical difficulties I did her killer buns and thighs workout. I started with level 2 and during the warmup felt maybe I was aiming a little too high - went back to level 1 and that was enough of a challenge.
- Tuesday (morning): cardio. Took Yoshi out for a 3km run/jog with the added workout of leash training (he has some decent pulling strength on him). Did MB's cardio circuit - though I had to do cheat Burpees as I can't do 45 hardcore burpees (so I was stepping rather than jumping down into a plank/hands and feet position). What a workout though!
- Wednesday (morning): Walk with the 2 dogs. (evening) Boxing class at Derrimuts - sucks that its at 8:30pm but was an intensive class when I tried it last week so going back again.
- Thursday (morning): cardio. Will either do a repeat of Tuesday or go for a 5km run on my own. 1.5 weeks until I'm doing a 4km fun run.
- Friday (morning): yoga. Am thinking either Bob Harper's yoga for the warrior or JM's yoga workouts.
- Saturday (morning): SSS. If I can manage what I did last week - 5km run, followed by a group workout session. This may depend on when I drag myself out of bed. But will definately go to the group workout.
- Sunday - REST (with probably a walk with the dogs if the weather's good).
This routine works well when the sun's up - but in the middle of winter I don't see myself doing the morning runs. If I didn't go beetroot I'd probably do them at lunchtimes. I'm not a big fan of running in the dark as you don't know what dodgy person you could run into.
Monday, September 3, 2012
12WBT Blog-A-Day Challenge #3 – 3 Foods You’ve Given Up For The 12WBT
Today's post is about the 3 most difficult foods to give up since starting Michelle Bridges 12WBT. This is kind of a tough one as I haven't necessarily given them up completely! I'm also listing 4 instead of 3...
Coke Zero - this is kind of a cheat one as I'd started giving it up before I signed up to MB's pre season. However I've always LOVED coke, especially coke zero. I hear the sound of a can of coke opening and I want one! I went 3 weeks without having one and then had one when I was out at someone's BBQ and it tasted awesome!! However I think it's now been months since I've had one. Mentally I still miss it but it's getting easier (mostly). I never thought I'd drink as much water as I do now. I always found it really boring.
Chocolate - we have lots of chocolate available to us at work so it was pretty easy to go get a chocolate bar out of vending machine. Plus the guys who sit next to me at work sometimes share :) Sometimes if I buy a block of chocolate it can sit there for ages and I'll have a piece every now and then. Other times I'll buy a box of maltesers and not be able to pace myself very well. I did havea Koko Black chocolate last week as I bought my dad chocolates for Father's day, but I just had one! I also had some chocolate on the weekend (as in a mouthful of chocolate mousse cake and some of the chocolate flake bits) - and we are allowed a couple of squares for our dessert this week. Although I think I went a little overboard as I bought 2 x 100g blocks to make sure I got my squares of chocolate (in case Jase found it and ate it all) :) Oh and it was on sale. So I'm not sure this really counts as giving it up :)
Pasta - I LOVE pasta. The week before the program started I made sure I organised a lunch out at a local Italian place :) I especially enjoy creamy, cheesy pastas. I was quite surprised when I had Beef Stroganoff last night which said to use 40g of pasta. I thought that must have been a misprint - and when I saw to add more for the guys I used 80g. It was actually an ok quantity. Whereas I previously would have had a bowl of pasta, and then the meat, etc.. the small amount of pasta just got mixed into the meal and was tasty. I've even found a brand of wholemeal pasta which didn't taste like cardboard!
Dumplings - I'm adding a 4th as the Coke one I'd given up a little earlier, and this one I haven't completely gone without. We had a team lunch Yum Cha on Friday which I thoroughly enjoyed. I'm not sure I really ate less than what I usually do - but at least we didn't have fried dumplings. I could quite happily have dumplings most days of the week so this program will definately see a reduction in frequency.
Erin's food list is over here:
http://eatsmarttrainhardlivelife.com/2012/09/02/12wbt-blog-a-day-challenge-3-3-foods-youve-given-up-for-the-12wbt/
Coke Zero - this is kind of a cheat one as I'd started giving it up before I signed up to MB's pre season. However I've always LOVED coke, especially coke zero. I hear the sound of a can of coke opening and I want one! I went 3 weeks without having one and then had one when I was out at someone's BBQ and it tasted awesome!! However I think it's now been months since I've had one. Mentally I still miss it but it's getting easier (mostly). I never thought I'd drink as much water as I do now. I always found it really boring.
Chocolate - we have lots of chocolate available to us at work so it was pretty easy to go get a chocolate bar out of vending machine. Plus the guys who sit next to me at work sometimes share :) Sometimes if I buy a block of chocolate it can sit there for ages and I'll have a piece every now and then. Other times I'll buy a box of maltesers and not be able to pace myself very well. I did havea Koko Black chocolate last week as I bought my dad chocolates for Father's day, but I just had one! I also had some chocolate on the weekend (as in a mouthful of chocolate mousse cake and some of the chocolate flake bits) - and we are allowed a couple of squares for our dessert this week. Although I think I went a little overboard as I bought 2 x 100g blocks to make sure I got my squares of chocolate (in case Jase found it and ate it all) :) Oh and it was on sale. So I'm not sure this really counts as giving it up :)
Pasta - I LOVE pasta. The week before the program started I made sure I organised a lunch out at a local Italian place :) I especially enjoy creamy, cheesy pastas. I was quite surprised when I had Beef Stroganoff last night which said to use 40g of pasta. I thought that must have been a misprint - and when I saw to add more for the guys I used 80g. It was actually an ok quantity. Whereas I previously would have had a bowl of pasta, and then the meat, etc.. the small amount of pasta just got mixed into the meal and was tasty. I've even found a brand of wholemeal pasta which didn't taste like cardboard!
Dumplings - I'm adding a 4th as the Coke one I'd given up a little earlier, and this one I haven't completely gone without. We had a team lunch Yum Cha on Friday which I thoroughly enjoyed. I'm not sure I really ate less than what I usually do - but at least we didn't have fried dumplings. I could quite happily have dumplings most days of the week so this program will definately see a reduction in frequency.
Erin's food list is over here:
http://eatsmarttrainhardlivelife.com/2012/09/02/12wbt-blog-a-day-challenge-3-3-foods-youve-given-up-for-the-12wbt/
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Days 5, 6 and 7
Day 5 I fell off the wagon. Alarm went off at 6:30 - after not sleeping well I went back to sleep and up at 7:30 with no exercise. That also messed with my breakfast so I packed bread to make toast at work. Had my oat cookies for my snack. Lunch was Yum Cha with the work team - I tried to take it easy.. but Yum Cha would have to be one of my favourite meals!! About 3:30 I was hanging for a break so found a coffee buddy and went and got myself a mocha. I shouldn't have! Then dinner I made the beef stew (which was supposed to be Sunday lunch). Probably ate a bit too much. Also had a glass of wine.
Day 6 couldn't sleep - awake at 5:30. Got up at 6:30 to go for a run. Was going to run to the dog park and back which is just over 2.2km away. I then got to the dog park and figured I'd turn it into a block. Ended up being 5km (I think sub 7 just..) - got a stitch about 2.6 km in, had to walk at about 3.5km as I felt ill, then just before 4 I enjoying stopping at a traffic light to get my breath. Managed to get going again and I think ran for the last 1km without stopping even though I wanted to. I can't quite recall. But happy with the time. Would be happier to have been closer to 6 min kms. Home and made a MB banana smoothie with muesli. Bit of a break then off to our group workout SSS. Had a few new faces which was good and lots of laughs. I think our workout went slightly longer than normal and I burnt 620 ish calories instead of the usual 520. So that in addition to my run made it 962 cals for the day WOOHOO! Lunch was out as I'd run out of food (we were supposed to be eating leftovers) - so we went to a cafe. I got a Mocha, omelette with mushrooms, spinach & feta and 1 slice of sourdough toast. Oh and a side of "home style" baked beans. Probably not the healthiest - but could have been worse. Dinner was my neice's birthday dinner at a hotel. After much deliberation I got the 250g rump steak with mushroom sauce (bad!) and vegetables. They refused to do salad and vegetables so I gave away some of my chips, had 4 crunchy ones and left the rest. The vegetables were a bit mushy and unidentifiable. I then only had a mouthful of birthday cake (despite it being chocolate mousse cake !!) I did say no to softdrink and wine - and had 2 big bottles of water.
Day 7 again awake about 6. Felt tired but wide awake! After 6:30 I must have gotten back to sleep as I woke up again about 8:15 and felt mega head foggy. Eventually struggled out of bed - and made a bacon and egg roll (in mountain bread!). Also had a mocha. Then tried to do a whirlwind grocery shop. Dropped them back home and raced off to Father's Day lunch - where I had another mocha (oops). Also had a chicken and leek pie with salad (super tasty). Got home and went for a walk around the block with the dogs and Jase. We were going to head out to dinner but I didn't buy anything for Jase to cook so he used that as an excuse to suggest eating out. Then we were both a bit buggered so stayed at home. Snacked on a few strawberries. Ended up making the Beef Stroganoff for dinner with mushrooms, green beans, wholemeal pasta (suprisingly a small amount). This was supposed to be next Sunday's dinner.. but we'll just deal with that later! I'd usually have a bowl of pasta and sit the meat and stuff on top - the recipe called for 40g of pasta - I ended up using 80g as I didn't believe it (plus it said to give guys more pasta). Gave Jase a bigger serve than me and I still went back for another spoonful - was sooo tasty. I think it was Barilla pasta - didn't taste cardboard-y at all! Managed to put back the apple pie into the box before it made it into the oven for me, but had a hot chocolate. I wasn't left feeling hungry after dinner so I'm guessing I ate more than I was supposed to. I still think eating in instead of going to the local cafe was a win. I should have done a yoga workout today to make up for Friday but it didn't happen. I also should have pre-cooked the meatballs for later on in the week. Back on track tomorrow!
Day 6 couldn't sleep - awake at 5:30. Got up at 6:30 to go for a run. Was going to run to the dog park and back which is just over 2.2km away. I then got to the dog park and figured I'd turn it into a block. Ended up being 5km (I think sub 7 just..) - got a stitch about 2.6 km in, had to walk at about 3.5km as I felt ill, then just before 4 I enjoying stopping at a traffic light to get my breath. Managed to get going again and I think ran for the last 1km without stopping even though I wanted to. I can't quite recall. But happy with the time. Would be happier to have been closer to 6 min kms. Home and made a MB banana smoothie with muesli. Bit of a break then off to our group workout SSS. Had a few new faces which was good and lots of laughs. I think our workout went slightly longer than normal and I burnt 620 ish calories instead of the usual 520. So that in addition to my run made it 962 cals for the day WOOHOO! Lunch was out as I'd run out of food (we were supposed to be eating leftovers) - so we went to a cafe. I got a Mocha, omelette with mushrooms, spinach & feta and 1 slice of sourdough toast. Oh and a side of "home style" baked beans. Probably not the healthiest - but could have been worse. Dinner was my neice's birthday dinner at a hotel. After much deliberation I got the 250g rump steak with mushroom sauce (bad!) and vegetables. They refused to do salad and vegetables so I gave away some of my chips, had 4 crunchy ones and left the rest. The vegetables were a bit mushy and unidentifiable. I then only had a mouthful of birthday cake (despite it being chocolate mousse cake !!) I did say no to softdrink and wine - and had 2 big bottles of water.
Day 7 again awake about 6. Felt tired but wide awake! After 6:30 I must have gotten back to sleep as I woke up again about 8:15 and felt mega head foggy. Eventually struggled out of bed - and made a bacon and egg roll (in mountain bread!). Also had a mocha. Then tried to do a whirlwind grocery shop. Dropped them back home and raced off to Father's Day lunch - where I had another mocha (oops). Also had a chicken and leek pie with salad (super tasty). Got home and went for a walk around the block with the dogs and Jase. We were going to head out to dinner but I didn't buy anything for Jase to cook so he used that as an excuse to suggest eating out. Then we were both a bit buggered so stayed at home. Snacked on a few strawberries. Ended up making the Beef Stroganoff for dinner with mushrooms, green beans, wholemeal pasta (suprisingly a small amount). This was supposed to be next Sunday's dinner.. but we'll just deal with that later! I'd usually have a bowl of pasta and sit the meat and stuff on top - the recipe called for 40g of pasta - I ended up using 80g as I didn't believe it (plus it said to give guys more pasta). Gave Jase a bigger serve than me and I still went back for another spoonful - was sooo tasty. I think it was Barilla pasta - didn't taste cardboard-y at all! Managed to put back the apple pie into the box before it made it into the oven for me, but had a hot chocolate. I wasn't left feeling hungry after dinner so I'm guessing I ate more than I was supposed to. I still think eating in instead of going to the local cafe was a win. I should have done a yoga workout today to make up for Friday but it didn't happen. I also should have pre-cooked the meatballs for later on in the week. Back on track tomorrow!
12WBT Blog-a-day Challenge #2 - Favourite workout songs
This is a tough one - I've still got to find my favourite workout songs - so here are some randoms in no particular order.
1. "Let the Bass Kick In Miami Bitch"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juYSqSicV_U
Really like the beat of it - good to run with. As recently rediscovered on the Ministry of Sound Running Trax albums.
2. Prodigy - Firestarter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmin5WkOuPw
Big fan of Prodigy - love the energy of their music. Picked one of my favourites.
3. Eminem (featuring Pink)- Won't back down
http://www.myspace.com/eminem/music/songs/won-t-back-down-70224030
I really like Eminem - I don't take his lyrics too seriously
4. Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF9fqx4H_Cg
Found via someone else's track listings. They actually have a few songs that I like but never knew sang/performed them :)
5. Beyonce - Video Phone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvymFpZYXBM
Seriously how hot is this chick?? I also like the song Lady Gaga did with Beyonce featured.
OK - I know this was supposed to be 5.. but here's a bonus track.
Bonus. So this song has been going mental with being shared around the office at work. Not in English but give it a chance- its oddly catchy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0
Be sure to check out Erin's list is over here:
http://eatsmarttrainhardlivelife.com/2012/09/01/12wbt-blog-a-day-challenge-2-my-favourite-workout-songs/
1. "Let the Bass Kick In Miami Bitch"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juYSqSicV_U
Really like the beat of it - good to run with. As recently rediscovered on the Ministry of Sound Running Trax albums.
2. Prodigy - Firestarter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmin5WkOuPw
Big fan of Prodigy - love the energy of their music. Picked one of my favourites.
3. Eminem (featuring Pink)- Won't back down
http://www.myspace.com/eminem/music/songs/won-t-back-down-70224030
I really like Eminem - I don't take his lyrics too seriously
4. Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF9fqx4H_Cg
Found via someone else's track listings. They actually have a few songs that I like but never knew sang/performed them :)
5. Beyonce - Video Phone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvymFpZYXBM
Seriously how hot is this chick?? I also like the song Lady Gaga did with Beyonce featured.
OK - I know this was supposed to be 5.. but here's a bonus track.
Bonus. So this song has been going mental with being shared around the office at work. Not in English but give it a chance- its oddly catchy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0
Be sure to check out Erin's list is over here:
http://eatsmarttrainhardlivelife.com/2012/09/01/12wbt-blog-a-day-challenge-2-my-favourite-workout-songs/
12WBT Blog-A-Day Challenge – Day 1
I'm already running a day late with this blog-a-day challenge! Today's task - introduce yourself, post a recent picture, and tell 10 things about myself.
My name is Jen, and below is my puppy Yoshi. I'm an avid food fan who never thought they'd go on a healthy food diet!
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Here are 10 random things about me:
Be sure to go check the inspiration for this post.
http://eatsmarttrainhardlivelife.com/2012/08/31/12wbt-blog-a-day-challenge-day-1/
My name is Jen, and below is my puppy Yoshi. I'm an avid food fan who never thought they'd go on a healthy food diet!
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Here are 10 random things about me:
- I ride a scooter. Not a wussy 125cc - a 300cc scooter that can go over the speed limit on the freeway! :)
- I have always been a cat person until I got myself a Puggle puppy in January and now I'm converted! He was supposed to be a little lap dog but last time he was weighed - 17kg. He seems bigger than any Beagle I've seen.
- I enjoy photography - I have a camera with more functions than I now how to use. Although am slowly learning.
- I LOVE polar bears. I blame my sister who also likes polar bears. If I won tattslotto I'd go do one of those polar bear tours in Churchill, Canada - where you go out in a tundra buggy and polar bears potentially come right up to the window! I did go and do a behind the scenes tour at Seaworld and that was awesome.
- I used to do a lot of running - especially when Nike were running free training runs from their big store in Swanston st. I managed to win a cap, a running belt with drink bottle, umm maybe a second cap? Just from lucky numbers.
- I'm a software developer - so a little bit geeky!
- I love food! Mexican, Japanese, Steak, Ribs! My favourite foods would probably be Macaroni Cheese & Tacos (not together).
- I also love red wine. My favourite winery is the D'arenberg winery in SA.
- I've done a fair bit of travelling. Asia, America, Europe, New Zealand. My last overseas trip was to New Zealand - where we drove around the South Island enjoying the moutain scenery, their nice pinots and lamb dishes. We did some cool stuff like walking up a Glacier, taking a helicopter trip and landing on top of a different glacier, and Quad Biking (harder than it looks!).
- My favourite films include Labyrinth, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Princess Bride, Army of Darkness and Office Space.
Be sure to go check the inspiration for this post.
http://eatsmarttrainhardlivelife.com/2012/08/31/12wbt-blog-a-day-challenge-day-1/
12WBT Round 3 Blogger Challenge
An interesting idea on a blog I follow. Starting September 1st (yes I'm running a day late!!) you add a new post to your blog each day based on set topics. Then read and comment on others' posts.
12WBT Round 3 Blogger Challenge
The topics:
Day 1. Introduce yourself, post a recent picture, and share 10 things about yourself.
Day 2. Your 5 favourite workout songs and why you love them.
Day 3. The 3 most difficult foods you’ve had to give up since starting the 12WBT. Have you been able to resist?
Day 4. Do you workout in the morning or at night? Why?
Day 5. What are 5 strengths you have.
Day 6. What are 3 weaknesses you have. How do yo plan on turning them into strengths?
Day 7. What did you have for your treat meals? How did you feel after eating it?
Day 8. What are your 3 favourite blogs at the moment?
Day 9. Are you a strength junkie or a cardio junkie?
Day 10. Your 5 favourite quotes.
Day 11. Your favourite healthy snack.
Day 12. Something you have never done but would love to do.
Day 13. What do you eat before a workout.
Day 14. Share your favourite recipe.
Day 15. What is one thing that has surprised you about yourself since starting the 12WBT?
Day 16. Put your iPod on shuffle, list the first 10 songs.
Day 17. Describe a typical day in your current life.
Day 18. What’s your favourite workout?
Day 19. What at your 5 must have fitness items?
Day 20. What book would you recommend others read and why?
Day 21. What is your favourite hobby? Why?
Day 22. What’s in your gym bag?
Day 23. If you could workout with anyone, absolutely anyone, who would it be and why?
Day 24. A piece of advice you will never forget.
Day 25. What is your least favourite exercise? Why?
Day 26. Your favourite 12WBT recipe.
Day 27. Your favourite health/fitness app an why.
Day 28. 3 new foods you have added to your diet since starting the 12WBT.
Day 29. Highs and lows this month.
Day 30. I want to brag for a minute…
Time to catch up :)
Feel free to comment/share too!
12WBT Round 3 Blogger Challenge
The topics:
Day 1. Introduce yourself, post a recent picture, and share 10 things about yourself.
Day 2. Your 5 favourite workout songs and why you love them.
Day 3. The 3 most difficult foods you’ve had to give up since starting the 12WBT. Have you been able to resist?
Day 4. Do you workout in the morning or at night? Why?
Day 5. What are 5 strengths you have.
Day 6. What are 3 weaknesses you have. How do yo plan on turning them into strengths?
Day 7. What did you have for your treat meals? How did you feel after eating it?
Day 8. What are your 3 favourite blogs at the moment?
Day 9. Are you a strength junkie or a cardio junkie?
Day 10. Your 5 favourite quotes.
Day 11. Your favourite healthy snack.
Day 12. Something you have never done but would love to do.
Day 13. What do you eat before a workout.
Day 14. Share your favourite recipe.
Day 15. What is one thing that has surprised you about yourself since starting the 12WBT?
Day 16. Put your iPod on shuffle, list the first 10 songs.
Day 17. Describe a typical day in your current life.
Day 18. What’s your favourite workout?
Day 19. What at your 5 must have fitness items?
Day 20. What book would you recommend others read and why?
Day 21. What is your favourite hobby? Why?
Day 22. What’s in your gym bag?
Day 23. If you could workout with anyone, absolutely anyone, who would it be and why?
Day 24. A piece of advice you will never forget.
Day 25. What is your least favourite exercise? Why?
Day 26. Your favourite 12WBT recipe.
Day 27. Your favourite health/fitness app an why.
Day 28. 3 new foods you have added to your diet since starting the 12WBT.
Day 29. Highs and lows this month.
Day 30. I want to brag for a minute…
Time to catch up :)
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