January Workouts

January 1 -  X Stretch - 57 min.  I didn't wear my HR monitor for this workout.  Mostly I just wanted to do something to start the new year off on a good note.  The stretching felt good, although my lower back was SUPER tight when I finished.

January 2 - Treadmill Run. 33:41.  3.2 miles.  Burned 369 calories.  Avg HR 164.  Max HR 184.
5 min @ 5.2 mph
5 min @ 5.7 mph
5 min @ 5.5 mph
4 min @ 6 mph
4 min @ 5.5 mph
3 min @ 6.3 mph
3 min @ 5.5 mph
2 min @ 6.7 mph
2 min @ 5.5 mph
1 min @ 7.0 mph
I should have done a cooldown after this run, but I figured my cooldown could be my walk home and a strength training workout.  However, my HR was too high and my strength training workout didn't go so great.
Super Body Sculpt. 14:29.  Burned 130 calories.  Avg HR 148. Max HR 159. 5, 8, 10, 15lb dumbbells.

January 3 - Jari Love Get Extremely Ripped 1000. 1:25:57.  Burned 752 calories.  Max HR 178. Avg HR 144.  5, 8, 10 lb dumbbells.  This workout was tough today.  My legs must be tired from my run yesterday.  I'm hoping tomorrow's hill workout will go ok with tired legs.

January 4 - Treadmill Run.  41:13. Burned 487 calories.  Avg HR 171.  Max HR 184.
5 min @ 5.3 mph
5 min @ 5.5 mph
30 sec @ 5% incline @ 5.5 mph. 2:30 recovery @ 5.5 mph.
30 sec @ 6% incline @ 5.5 mph. 2:30 recovery @ 5.5 mph.
30 sec @ 7% incline @ 5.5 mph. 2:30 recovery @ 5.5 mph.
30 sec @ 6% incline @ 5.3 mph. 2:30 recovery @ 5.3 mph.
30 sec @ 7% incline @ 5.3 mph. 2:30 recovery @ 5.3 mph.
30 sec @ 8% incline @ 5.3 mph. 2:30 recovery @ 5.3 mph.
30 sec @ 7% incline @ 5.3 mph. 2:30 recovery @ 5.0 mph.
30 sec @ 8% incline @ 5.3 mph. 2:30 recovery @ 5.0 mph.
30 sec @ 9% incline @ 5.3 mph. 2:30 recovery @ 5.0 mph.
3 min @ 5.5 mph
The fitness room was blazing hot today so I think that's why my HR was SO elevated today.  It was a great run and I even talked myself through the tough parts.  I was going to do a strength training workout, but we have somewhere to be tonight.  Oh and I think I'm catching Tim's cold.  :(

January 5 - Body Sculpt.  51:31. Burned 428 calories.  Avg HR 140. Max HR 168. 5,8,10,15 lb dumbbells.  I talked Tim into working out with me and made him throw up and get dizzy.  Probably I won't win the "best wife ever" award today.

January 6 - Treadmill Run. 42.47.  4.0 miles.  Burned 493 calories.  Avg HR 164.  Max HR 184.
5 min @ 5.2 mph
5 min @ 5.7 mph
5 min @ 5.5 mph
4 min @ 6 mph
4 min @ 5.5 mph
3 min @ 6.3 mph
3 min @ 5.5 mph
2 min @ 6.7 mph
2 min @ 5.5 mph
1 min @ 7.0 mph
1 min @ 5.3 mph
1 min @ 5.4 mph
1 min @ 5.5 mph
1 min @ 5.6 mph
1 min @ 5.8 mph
2 min @ 6.0 mph
1 min @ 6.5 mph
I have a full blown cold, including loss of voice.  I did get my run done though and Tim even ran on the treadmill next to me.  Once again, not winning the best wife award today because we had to cancel his birthday party...

January 9 - Chest and Back.  56:28. Burned 336 calories.  Max HR 158. Avg HR 120.  Used 10, 15 lb dumbbells.  Day 1 of P90X was hard, but not as hard as I thought.  I think our new pull up machine will definitely be helpful.
Ab Ripper X. 16.09. Burned 89 calories. Max HR 139. Avg HR 116.  I hate this workout.  It's really hard and it kills my hip flexors.  Tim cheered me on though and I did my best to get through it.

January 10 - Treadmill Run.  30:40. 3.01 miles. Burned 355 calories.  Max HR 186. Avg HR. 168.
5 min @ 5.2 mph
5 min @ 5.7 mph
11 min @ 6.0 mph
1 min @ 6.1mph
1 min @ 6.2 mph
2 min @ 6.3 mph
2 min @ 6.4 mph
2 min @ 6.0 mph
1 min @ 6.0 mph
For P90X we were supposed to do "Plyometrics" but since we're training for the Ogden 1/2 marathon, we're doing running for our cardio.  I may try to add in Plyo next week, but we'll see how it goes.

January 11 - Shoulders and Arms.  50:52. Burned 346 calories. Max HR 159. Avg HR120. Used 8, 10, 15lb dumbbells.  Apparently, I don't work hard enough during these workouts...although, I feel like I'm working as hard as I can.  I'm always bummed about the calories burned and I feel like I need to do more.  So, maybe I'll start adding in an extra cardio workout on my strength training days.
Ab Ripper X. 16.09. Burned 89 calories. Max HR 139. Avg HR 116.  This workout went better today than on Monday.  I still don't love it, but maybe it will come?

January 12 - YogaX. 90 min.  I didn't wear my HR monitor for this workout because it frustrates me when I don't burn alot of calories, so I skipped it today and just focused on doing my best and getting through the whole 90 min.
Treadmill Run - Tim wanted to run, which surprised me so we went over to the clubhouse to use the treadmills.  I wasn't really feeling much like running until we started running and then I had a fantastic workout. I ended up running 4 miles in 43:17.  I burned 509 calories.  My max HR 12 186 and my avg HR was 170.
10 min @ 5.5 mph
30 sec @ 6% incline @ 5.5 mph, 2:30 recovery @ 5.5 mph
30 sec @ 7% incline @ 5.5 mph, 2:30 recovery @ 5.5 mph
30 sec @ 8% incline @ 5.5 mph, 2:30 recovery @ 5.5 mph
30 sec @ 7% incline @ 5.5 mph, 2:30 recovery @ 5.5 mph
30 sec @ 8% incline @ 5.5 mph, 2:30 recovery @ 5.5 mph
30 sec @ 9% incline @ 5.5 mph, 2:30 recovery @ 5.5 mph
30 sec @ 8% incline @ 5.5 mph, 2:30 recovery @ 5.5 mph
30 sec @ 9% incline @ 5.5 mph, 2:30 recovery @ 5.5 mph
30 sec @ 10% incline @ 5.5 mph, 2:30 recovery @ 5.5 mph
1 min @ 5.5 mph
1 min @ 5.6 mph
1 min @ 5.7 mph
1 min @ 5.8 mph
30 sec @ 6.0 mph
30 sec @ 6.2 mph
Finished 4 miles at 6.7 mph


January 13 - Legs and Back. 1:07:02. Burned 515 calories.  Max HR 171.  Avg HR 134.  I used 10 and 15 lb dumbbells.  This is maybe my fav P90X workout.  I think it's because I feel like I really get a great workout.  My legs are trashed...I was feeling them when I was carrying groceries up the stairs.  Tomorrow is a long run (5 miles) so I'm hoping that will go okay with tired legs.

January 14 - Treadmill Run. 52:28. 5.0 miles. Burned 606 calories. Max HR 189. Avg HR 169.  My legs were tired today...probably from the Legs and Back workout yesterday.  I was planning on doing 5 miles today, but around mile 2 I was thinking maybe I should just cut it back to 4.  However, Tim, who was on the treadmill next to me kept saying "Go wifey!" or "Bikini" or "Keep running until I finish my 4 miles."  So, I did 5 miles.  It felt great.
5 min @ 5.3 mph
5 min @ 5.4 mph
5 min @ 5.5 mph
5 min @ 5.6 mph
5 min @ 5.7 mph
5 min @ 5.8 mph
5 min @ 5.9 mph
5 min @ 6.0 mph
5 min @ 5.8 mph
0.25 miles @ 6.0 mph
0.25 miles @ 6.2 mph
0.25 miles @ 6.5 mph

January 15 - REST.  Tim and I planned on doing StretchX today, but we didn't fit it in before church or after church or before bed, so it turned into a complete rest day.

January 16 - Chest and Back.  52+ min.  Tim and I did this workout this morning.  He wore the HR monitor so I don't have any data for me, but he burned a whopping 716 calories for this workout.  He also killed it...especially compared to last week.  I never burn that many calories for this workout, but I did work hard.
Ab Ripper X.  I'm really not enjoying this ab workout so I may start switching in a different ab workout.  I just feel like my hip flexors get trashed during the workout and my abs are NEVER sore.  I'll see how Wednesday goes.

January 17 - Treadmill Run. 4.0 miles. 40:41. Burned 518 calories. Max HR 184. Avg HR 170.
5 min @ 5.5 mph
5 min @ 6.0 mph
5 min @ 5.5 mph
4 min @ 6.3 mph
4 min @ 5.5 mph
3 min @ 6.5 mph
3 min @ 5.5 mph
2 min @ 6.7 mph
2 min @ 5.5 mph
1 min @ 7.0 mph
1 min @ 5.5 mph
1 min @ 5.6 mph
1 min @ 5.7 mph
1 min @ 5.8 mph
30 sec @ 5.9 mph
30 sec @ 6.0 mph
30 sec @ 6.1 mph
30 sec @ 6.2 mph
Tim and I did this workout after YW on Tuesday night.  We watched the tail end of the Biggest Loser and I really pushed myself...not because I was particularly motivated by the fat people weighing in on tv...but mostly because I was feeling super great.

January 18 -  Calorie Killer. 40:26. Burned 323 calories. Max HR 158. Avg HR 132.  I did this workout while I was waiting for Tim to get off work.
Shoulders and Arms.  1:01:51.  Burned 419 calories. Max HR 155. Avg HR 120.  Used 15,10,8lb dumbbells.

January 19 - Plyometrics. 58:40. Burned 590 calories. Max HR 175. Avg HR 149.  Tim and I were planning on running but by the time he got off work, he was done for the day, so I figured I would get this workout done and out of the way.

January 20 - Treadmill Run. 50:55. 5.0 miles. Burned 628 calories. Max HR 184. Avg HR 167.
5 min @ 5.5 mph
5 min @ 5.6 mph
5 min @ 5.7 mph
5 min @ 5.8 mph
5 min @ 5.9 mph
8 min @ 6.0 mph
3 min @ 5.9 mph
3 min @ 5.8 mph
3 min @ 5.7 mph
2:30 min @ 6.0 mph
2:30 min @ 6.1 mph
2:30 min @ 6.2 mph
This was a hard run but mostly because my legs were toasted from Plyometrics last night.  However, I pushed through.  Mostly though I was totally impressed with Tim's mental toughness.  He REALLY didn't want to run today, but he pushed through it. 

January 21 - Legs and Back. 59:51. Burned 446 calories.  Max HR 160. Avg HR 127.  I used 10lb dumbbells.  I had good intentions of adding on YogaX to this workout, but I was done.  I think my legs are just tired and worn out and trashed.  I also didn't get enough sleep last night and was hungry.  So, we'll take it as a lesson and move on.  I think I was missing my workout partner too.  He's snowboarding with the kids today.

January 22 - Rest.

January 23 - Chest and Back. 55:29. Burned 329 calories. Max HR 155. Avg HR 114. I used 10, 15, and 20 lb dumbbells.


January 24 - Treadmill Run. 4.0 miles. 40:33. Burned 479 calories. Max HR 177. Avg HR 161.
5 min @ 5.5 mph
5 min @ 6.0 mph
5 min @ 5.5 mph
4 min @ 6.2 mph
4 min @ 5.5 mph
3 min @ 6.5 mph
3 min @ 5.5 mph
2 min @ 6.7 mph
2 min @ 5.5 mph
1 min @ 7.0 mph
1 min @ 5.5 mph
1 min @ 5.6 mph
1 min @ 5.7 mph
30 sec @ 5.8 mph
30 sec @ 5.9 mph
30 sec @ 6.0 mph
30 sec @ 6.2 mph
30 sec @ 6.3 mph
30 sec @ 6.4 mph
30 sec @ 6.5 mph

January 25 - Shoulders and Arms. 1:03:32. Burned 395 calories. Max HR 151. Avg HR 116. I used 8, 10, and 15 lb dumbbells.

January 26 - Treadmill Run. 3.0 miles. 30:57. Burned 361 calories. Max HR 180. Avg HR 162.
5 min @ 5.5 mph
5 min @ 5.7 mph
30 sec @ 6% @ 5.7 mph
2:30 recovery @ 5.7 mph
30 sec @ 7% @ 5.7 mph
2:30 recovery @ 5.7 mph 
30 sec @ 8% @ 5.7 mph
2:30 recovery @ 5.7 mph 
30 sec @ 7% @ 5.7 mph
2:30 recovery @ 5.7 mph 
30 sec @ 8% @ 5.7 mph
2:30 recovery @ 5.7 mph 
30 sec @ 9% @ 5.7 mph
2:30 recovery @ 5.7 mph
1 min @ 5.7 mph
1 min @ 5.8 mph
1 min @ 5.9 mph
1 min @ 6.0 mph
0.25 miles @ 7.0 mph
This workout got cut short due to people waiting on the treadmill.
YogaX. 75 min. I've decided this workout is super painful to do alone.

January 27 - KenpoX. 55:35. Burned 399 calories. Max HR 160. Avg HR 125. I wanted to get in an extra cardio workout today since we have our Biggest Loser weigh-in tomorrow morning.
Legs and Back. 1:07:18. burned 502 calories. Max HR 165. Avg HR 127. I used 10 and 15 lb dumbbells for this workout.

January 28 - Treadmill Run. 6 miles. 1:02:34.  Burned 766 calories. Max HR 183. Avg HR 166.
5 min @ 5.5 mph
5 min @ 5.6 mph
5 min @ 5.7 mph
5 min @ 5.8 mph
3 min @ 5.5 mph
3 min @ 6.3 mph
3 min @ 5.5 mph
3 min @ 6.0 mph
3 min @ 5.5 mph
3 min @ 6.0 mph
3 min @ 5.5 mph
3 min @ 6.0 mph
3 min @ 5.5 mph
3 min @ 6.0 mph
2 min @ 5.5 mph
1 min @ 5.6 mph
1 min @ 5.7 mph
1 min @ 5.8 mph
1 min @ 5.9 mph
1 min @ 6.0 mph
1 min @ 5.9 mph
1 min @ 5.8 mph
1 min @ 6.0 mph
1 min @ 6.1 mph
1 min @ 6.2 mph

January 29 - Rest

January 30 - Rest

January 31 - Treadmill Run. 4.0 miles. 39:06. Burned 454 calories. Max HR 179. Avg HR 162.
5 min @ 5.7 mph
5 min @ 6.2 mph
5 min @ 5.7 mph
4 min @ 6.5 mph
4 min @ 5.7 mph
3 min @ 6.7 mph
3 min @ 5.7 mph
2 min @ 7.0 mph
2 min @ 5.7 mph
1 min @ 7.5 mph
1 min @ 6.0 mph
1 min @ 6.1 mph
1 min @ 6.2 mph
1 min @ 6.3 mph
1 min @ 6.4 mph
This was a phenomenal run for me.  I decided to challenge myself and bump up my speeds for the "treading" workout.  It worked and I felt great.  Apparently, I need to keep going at these speeds for February.
Core Synergistics. 58:16. Burned 458 calories. Max HR 164. Avg HR 130. I used 5 and 8 lb dumbbells.

What's for Dinner?

Tonight, I tried another new recipe from Cooking Light.  I made it and ate it and am waiting to hear Tim's opinion of it.  I think it needs LOTS more flavor...so if you have any suggestions, please pass them along.

Enchilada Casserole
Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 T. butter
1 T. minced garlic
1 1/2 T. flour
1 c. beef broth (I used the whole can)
1 T. taco seasoning mix (I used the whole package)
1 8 oz can of tomato sauce (I used a 15oz can)
4 (8 in) whole wheat flour tortillas (I used corn tortillas)
1/3 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese (I used fiesta blend cheese)

Directions:
1.  Heat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.  Add beef and onion to pan; cook 6 min, stirring to crumble.
2.  Preheat oven to 400.
3.  Melt butter in a medium saucepan over med-high heat.  Add garlic; saute 1 min. Sprinkle with flour; cook 30 sec, stirring constantly.  Add broth, taco seasoning, and tomato sauce to pan.  Bring to a boil; cook 2 min, stirring occasionally.  Add 1 1/2 c. tomato mixture to beef mixture; reserve 1/2 c. tomato mixture.
4.  Place 1 tortilla in a 9-inch pie plate.  Top with 1 c. beef mixture.  Repeat layers, ending with tortilla.  Spread reserved tomato mixture over tortilla.  Top with cheese.  Bake at 400 for 10 minutes or until cheese melts.  Cool slightly.  Cut into 4 wedges.

***I added a T. of cheese between each layer.  I also cooked the dish for about 25 min to melt the cheese. 

Please see nutritional information HERE.

So, like I said, I feel like it needs a BIG flavor boost.  If you have any suggestions, please comment!  I think this recipe is a keeper...I just need to tweak it a bit.

I Need Some Sunshine!

Kona LOVES the sunshine 

and will go around the house trying to find the best places
to lay in the sun.  

This afternoon, 

the only place he could find the sunshine was on the back of the couch.  

Apparently, my sweet giant dog thinks its okay to rest on the armrest of the couch

to catch the final rays of the day!

P.S. At least he laid his head on his toy instead of sliming the couch...

What's for Dinner?

Dinner tonight was a SMASHING success!  Tim couldn't stop talking about how yummy it was.  He even said the recipe was blog-worthy...so here you go!  The recipe is called "Cheesy Potato Soup" and I found it in my Cooking Light magazine.

Ingredients:
1 T. butter
1 c. chopped onion
2 1/2 T. flour
3 c. chopped red potatoes (Tim said he wished the potatoes were in smaller chunks.)
1 1/4 c. 1% milk (I used 1/2 c. of 2% milk and 3/4 c. skim milk.)
3/4 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese (I used a cup of reduced fat fiesta blend cheese...because I love cheese.)
1/8 t. ground red pepper
2 T. chopped green onions

Directions:
1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.  Add onion to pan; saute 5 minutes or until onion is tender.  Sprinkle with flour; cook 1 minute, stirring onion mixture constantly. Add potato, milk, broth, and water to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.  Add 1/2 c. cheese and ground red pepper; cook 2 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring frequently.  Top each serving evenly with green onions. (I added some cheese.)

**Tim said he would add some sort of meat...I would recommend bacon bits, but since we're trying to eat healthier, we just added some chopped up turkey I had leftover from dinner the other night.

You can find nutritional information from Cooking Light HERE.

Week 1 of P90X

On Saturday, we had our weigh in for the Biggest Loser: Hansen edition.  I've lost 6+ lbs since January 1.  I'll take it!  :)  Now, I just need to keep that going for the next few months.  Tim and I also finished our first week of modified P90X.  We did all of the strength workouts last week, including YogaX.  Tim pushed himself through the workouts.  We also ran 3 times last week (in place of Plyometrics and Kenpo) so our 1/2 marathon training is going great as well. 

Week 2 started today and we pressed play and brought it.  Tomorrow is a running day, but I may try to add in Plyometrics. 

Day 1 of P90X

Last Friday, our pull up bar arrived and we put it together on Saturday afternoon.  It was only missing one part, which was easily remedied by a quick trip to the hardware store.  Last night, we practiced pull ups using the weight bench for help.  I've never been able to do a pull up in my whole life, but maybe in 3 months I'll be able to? 


Today was day 1 of P90X.  I woke Tim up around 8:20am and we headed downstairs for our workout.  It was the "Chest and Back" dvd, as well as the Ab Ripper X workout. Tim and I alternated the exercises, so while I was doing push ups, he was doing pull ups and vice versa.  It was a tough workout, but we finished...although I'm not sure we were smiling.  I think we're going to be sore tomorrow, but I also think we get to have hot tub time tonight, so I'll take it.

Tomorrow is "Plyometrics", but since we're training for the 1/2 marathon in May, we're going to run instead, although I may try to fit in another workout, just to get some extra calories burned since we have a weigh in coming up on Saturday morning.

Winter Weather

The weather this winter has been SO weird!  We have no snow on the ground.  It's 40 degrees or so outside.  Its warm enough to wear chacos and for Kona to be out lying in the sunshine.  He's loving it!

I, on the other hand, have mixed emotions about this.  It's supposed to be cold and snowy.  There is supposed to be enough snow up at Beaver Mountain so that Tim and the kids can go snowboarding.  Its supposed to be dreary and grey and cloudy.  But, it's not...and I'm not sure how to deal with it.

Oh...funny thing...apparently lots of people in the valley have made the resolution to run/walk/bike whatever because this week there have been SO many people outside!  It was just something I noticed while we were out yesterday.

Anyways, the weather is weird.  I'm struggling with the winter blues and it's not really even winter.  Bizarre...

Also, because I think Kona is super cute, we'll end on a good note.  He got a giant Cat in the Hat for Christmas and apparently loves it enough to snuggle it.

The Biggest Loser: Hansen Edition

Before Christmas, Tim and I were over at my Mom and Dad's house with my brother Eric and my sister-in-law Karen.  We were sitting around talking and my Mom asked us if we would be interested in doing a Biggest Loser challenge.  My Dad said he even had a prize.

Tim and I talked about it and decided we were in.  We would both like to lose some poundage and thought this might be a fun way to do it.  Then, we found out the prize.

My Dad is giving the winning couple 2 free airline ticket vouchers.  I don't remember how much they're worth, but 2 free airline tickets.  We're definitely in!

Yesterday was the initial weigh in.  We all (except for Tim because he's been sick) met at Eric and Karen's house and weighed in. Tim and I were the "smallest" couple...not my much.  We will weigh in again in 2 weeks on January 14.  Then, we will continue to weigh in every 2 weeks.  The couple who loses the highest percentage of weight wins the airline tickets. 

Here's hoping it's us because we could really use a vacation.  I will say this though...I would rather just lose the weight, regardless of whether we win or not.  I'm ready to get moving on this challenge!

FHE Treat

Yes, I did start a Biggest Loser competition today and yes, I've been craving something sweet all day.  I've been thinking about how I can make a "healthy" cookie and here's what I came up with...oatmeal pumpkin chocolate chips.  Then, I found the recipe.


Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick cooking rolled oats, uncooked
1 teaspoon baking Soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

 

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease baking sheets. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside. Beat together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix. Alternate additions of dry ingredients and pumpkin, mixing well after each addition. Stir in chocolate pieces. For each cookie, drop 1/4 cup of dough onto prepared baking sheet. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until firm and lightly browned.

**I made smaller cookies and baked them for 12 minutes.  We like soft cookies at our house...no dunkers.  

Oh and in an effort to be control our intake, I only made one batch and froze the rest of the dough.  I'm pretty sure we don't need 5 dozen of any kind of cookies sitting around.  I also realize that these cookies are not healthy, but hey...they do have a vegetable in them. 

Happy New Year: Goals for 2012

For about a week now, I've been thinking about what goals I want to set for myself this year.  I looked back over my goals from 2011 and even evaluated them to see how well I did and I didn't do so hot.  I've been thinking that maybe I should work on some 3 month goals and then move forward so that I don't lose steam and so that I feel a sense of accomplishment sooner.  I've debated on what exactly I want to work on this year.  Tim and I have discussed some things we want to work on.  In spite of all of this thinking, I still don't have a final list, but I'm hoping that maybe if I list a few things here now, that I'll have some more concrete ideas come into my head.  So, here goes...

1.  Lose 40+ lbs.

My family is doing a Biggest Loser contest and we started today.  I'll post more about that tomorrow.  I'm hoping that will kick the weight loss off to a good start and get me motivated.  Tim and I are starting P90X next week to go along with that, so I think we have a good plan in place to see some results.  So, I think I'll see how the next 3 months go with P90X and the Biggest Loser and then I'll go from there and re-evaluate how this goal is going.

2.  Temple Attendance

Last night, Tim and I were talking about goals and he mentioned that maybe we ought to set a goal to attend as many temples in Utah as we can this year.  We have several temples pretty close to us so I think this is doable.  We just need to make the effort to plan instead of just saying, "hey, we should try to go to the temple this week."

3.  PR at the 1/2 IM distance.

Yes, this has been a goal of mine for the past few years and I haven't done much about it.  I've already looked at races this year and I'm planning on registering for the Bear Lake Brawl 1/2 Ironman in September.  I feel like that race will give me time to get a headstart on the weight loss and start my training when I can actually train outside.  Tim is on board for this goal and I'm hoping that my summer will allow me to really train the way I would like to in order to achieve this goal.

4. Learn to mountain bike.

Tim loves to mountain bike and he's pretty good at it.  I on the other hand can climb like a champ and will climb all day long on my mountain bike.  The problem for me is going downhill.  It scares me and I don't like it at all.  So, I told Tim the other night that I would like to learn to mountain bike.  I won't be able to start on this goal until the spring and summer, so I'm going to keep it off the radar until then, but I did want to write it down so that I can remember.

Those are the goals I have for myself so far.  I really do think that if I focus on shorter goals, like 3 month goals that I might actually feel better about my accomplishments and feel like I'm making progress instead of having them sit out there, sort of forgotten.

Happy New Year!

May 2012 be even better than 2011!