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The Master
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 # Posted: 27 Dec 2007 01:45


i will do 1 hour of cardio in my zone on both days. and you?
Tim Wilson
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 # Posted: 27 Dec 2007 14:22


I am signed up for a 5k race on New Years Eve at 7:00 pm. I am excited about running it, but have been getting sick over the last couple days and it is settling in my chest. That being the case I am not sure if I will be able to run.

We will see....
Soledad Pons
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 # Posted: 27 Dec 2007 14:41


I will not drink alcohol or eat candy, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! and start a 50 min workout everyday. uhhhhhhhhhhh I hope I can keep up with this after February, when I move from Argentina to Spain. Saludos!
Cardio King
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 # Posted: 27 Dec 2007 14:53


I will do at least an hour of cardio both days
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The Master
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 # Posted: 27 Dec 2007 14:54


tim- i hope you feel better!!! see how you feel and take it from there.

soledad-good luck with your challenges -let us know how you do! 50 min workout everyday-wow-thats alot to start with-is that something you think is realistic? if not, why dont you make it more realistic so you can maintain it?
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 # Posted: 27 Dec 2007 14:55


wow cardio- at least an hour-thats why you are the CARDIO KINGOOOOO!
Tim Wilson
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 # Posted: 27 Dec 2007 16:00


Well, I always feel better after running, and was going to go for a run Christmas day when I started feeling sick but didn't because it was late at night.

So.....

I was feeling worst this morning, the sinus ichy was settling in my chest so I was concerned.... so.... I only went out for 1 mile.

I felt good so I went back out for 2 more miles, and felt even better. I could have kept going but decided that was enough for my not so well body. I feel better already, so hopefully this will start turning it around as we have family coming in today for the rest of the year.

I can't help but wonder........ this is the first time I have been sick since I started on this Journey http://www.traineo.com/14_4368_0.html almost a year ago. I wonder if it is because I have been eating more junk the last few days..... hmmmmm. The way I feel now is a far cry from how I felt just this past Saturday when I ran my Half Marathon in training. http://www.traineo.com/1019_4386_0.html

Oh well, we will see how it goes. Sorry this is WAY off subject on this thread.... I will stop hijacking.


Sher S
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 # Posted: 27 Dec 2007 16:57


An hour of Cardio for me too...to say goodbye to this year and welcome the next!!
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The Master
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 # Posted: 27 Dec 2007 19:11


tim-thanks for sharing !! hope you continue to feel better!!!!

sher-i like that-bye to the old year and welcome the new year!
Ali McCollum
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 # Posted: 27 Dec 2007 21:26


On change I am making this year is to eat healthier party foods that night. Every year my friends get together & celebrate. Last year I ate a lot of crap & drank way too much of everything! This year I am taking healthy versions of party foods (cranberry relish, Low fat TURKEY sausage cheese balls instead of the pork gut bombs we normally have, & of course veggies!) Also I am taking a single bottle of wine. I will have a couple of glasses of that & the champagne toast & thats it!

The next day I am planning on eating some kale & black eyed peas & grilled chicken. Which is tons better than the pizza we ordered last year due to not planning anything ahead of time.

For exercise I plan on dancing a good bit that night & getting on the treadmill the next day at some point.

I want to enjoy it all, yet not be too bad.
Splint Chesthair
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 # Posted: 27 Dec 2007 23:35


I've done the Polar Bear swims on New Years day in the past but now I'm down 35 pounds of insulating body fat. I think I'm going to skip it this year.
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The Master
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 # Posted: 28 Dec 2007 01:14


Ali-sounds like a good plan-sounds like you are preparing in advance which is smart. have fun and enjoy yourself!

splint- i imagine it would be much chillier w/o that layer of fat!brrrrrrrrrr
Another Dave (formerly Release the Hounds)
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 # Posted: 28 Dec 2007 01:32


I'll be doing the same ole, same ole on both days: 30 minutes of cardio and 45-60 or so minutes of weight training.

I currently live in very rural America and have little desire to be out and about on New Year's Eve. It's amateur night in regard to alcohol in any case.

(I'm 33 by the way and have kind of forsaken the bar/club scene. I'm not completely done with those days yet, however, and look forward to checking out the scene again once I move to a more urban location and get back into shape!)
Penny Canning
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 # Posted: 28 Dec 2007 02:35


Busy lives need down time and this is just what I have planned. Dancing, swimming, connecting with my local environment.

I can't wait! 2 whole days just for me.

Ringing in the new year by celebrating life and clarifying my goals. What better way to mark the new year?

I have carefully planned my menu to ensure that most ingredients are locally grown and that I will not deny myself small treats in moderation.
Glovia L
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 # Posted: 28 Dec 2007 06:07


I am holding the New Year Eve party at home. I am going to challenge myself to prepare healthy food for my guests. No butter, no MSG and low sodium.

I will also challenge myself not to visit the same food twice (hopefully, it can help to control my eating disorder during the holidays )
Cardio King
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 # Posted: 28 Dec 2007 12:32


That sounds awesome Penny and Glovia. Let us know how the days go for you
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The Master
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 # Posted: 28 Dec 2007 21:32


release-thats great cardio work!!

penny-nice 2 whole days for yourself!!!

glovia- nice challenge-enjoy your company too!


Natasha W
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 # Posted: 28 Dec 2007 22:36


I'll do my cardio workout DVD both days. It's about 40 minutes. I have to work a half day NYE so hopefully the workout will give me energy for the night ahead!
Cardio King
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 # Posted: 28 Dec 2007 22:51


I think I need to throw some REST into my plans too...work is kickin' my butt!!!
Jessica Samson
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 # Posted: 29 Dec 2007 04:00


I will eat healthy, commit myself to the gym for at least 3-4 days a week and prepare to get in shape by my birthday to join a marathon training group.

I need all the motivation i can get. I have let my weight gain sit for far too long and why not ring in the new year with the typical cliche.
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The Master
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 # Posted: 29 Dec 2007 04:08


natasha-go for the dvd! sounds great!

cardio-definitely get some rest!!!


jessica-your plans sound great!!
Dan Jones
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 # Posted: 29 Dec 2007 17:14


Not get the NY holiday get to me too much. It's only a day. I always used this as a now or never date, but that only made me fail. January 1st? Just another day. Albeit a good day.
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The Master
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 # Posted: 29 Dec 2007 18:00


good idea dan
April Willis
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 # Posted: 29 Dec 2007 19:37


I CHALLENGE MYSELF TO DO my workout program ON NEW YEARS EVE/DAY.

I typically use the weekends and holidays as skip days and it just gets me out of my routine and messes everything up!
Fred L
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 # Posted: 29 Dec 2007 19:42


I am with Dan. Why limit your challenges to these 2 days?

IF you do it on 12/31 and 1/1, what does that prove? IF you don't do it on 12/31 or 1/1, what does that mean? IF my workout plan happens to say I workout this week on 12/31 and 1/1, then fantastic, I will be there in the gym. IF not, oh well. What matters is if you stay consistent for the rest of the year (and ultimately your life).
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The Master
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 # Posted: 29 Dec 2007 20:48


go for it april!!!


fred-well, i agree that you should be consistent on those days and they shouldnt be different than any other days but being that they are tough days for some (well me if im speaking for myself) why not make it a challenge and be held accountable so that we can report in and have the support from one another so that we can more likely remain consistent?
Fred L
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 # Posted: 30 Dec 2007 21:14


Why are those days tough? Why are they any tougher than any Monday after a long/hard weekend? Sorry, I guess I don't get it. Over drinking? Not trying to be rude, just don't understand.
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The Master
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 # Posted: 31 Dec 2007 02:40


no, actually i dont drink alcohol and have no desire for it. actually, i envy you that you dont experience any holiday stressors or any food temptations.
tex girlee
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 # Posted: 31 Dec 2007 03:03


i challenge myself to run 2.5 miles on atleast one or both days, and to eat black eyed peas for luck (or something...)! good luck to everyone on their challenges!

tex
Apollo Lee
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 # Posted: 31 Dec 2007 04:34


I won't know until lauren posts the WOD on the site.

Tonight, it's this:

Five rounds, for time, of:
50 sumo deadlift high pulls (kettlebell @ 35#)
50 air squats
30 standing back extensions (dumbbell @ 30#)

3, 2, 1, Go!
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