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Fit4FitBloggin Update and Giveaway!!

Posted: December 14th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Fit4Fitbloggin, FitBloggin'11 | 35 Comments »

Have you been keeping up with the Fit4FitBloggin’ girls? If not click here to catch up!

Mandy Says: 

Fitbloggers!  Can you believe the year is almost over?!  It’s kind of stressful (only a handful of days left before Christmas!) but kind of exciting….cause there’s only a handful of months before Fitbloggin!  Do you have your ticket?  (Please say yes, cause I really want to see you there!)

So how is this holiday stress treating you?  Are you gaining, losing, maintaining?  Are you fitting in time for workouts?  Are you eating tons of yummy holiday treats?  Tell us!

For myself, I had been in a bit of a funk…but I’m happy to report here, that I think I’m coming out the other side!  I sucked it up, put on my big-girl pants, and headed back to weight watchers meetings.  It was a hard decision (I’ve had ups and downs with the program) but the new plan drew me in.  And it’s working, so I’m a happy camper.

That being said, I’m still not feeling the workout portion of my healthy living.  Okay, honestly, I only drag my butt out to yoga because I get to do shavasana at the end of the 90 minutes.  But, at least it’s something.

What’s funny, is that while I’m doing okay with food, but struggling with exercise, Jen is the opposite…

Jen Says: 

FUNKY FUNK!

On one hand I am sorta happy that I am not alone, but really it just sucks that we are in this place. I hope none of you out in blogland are struggling with the funk but if you are, I hope you can take some comfort in knowing you are not alone! 

Mandy is doing awesome with getting out of her funk. I am still battling my way out but I am on my way out of it! Lucky for me, I have Mandy to kick me in the butt when I need it…and all of you! I am supposed to be blogging here about, ya know, getting fit for fitbloggin….and life. I have slacked and I have allowed myself to be lazy and I have no idea why but I refuse to come back here one more time and tell you I am in a funk. 

Now, I am not saying I am doing it for you. I am doing this for me. But you certainly can kick my butt if it’s needed.

To be honest, it is high time I gave myself a stern talking to. It’s ok, I deserve it!! All that is left is for me to just shut up and get fit! 

Who’s with me?!?

Mandy Says:

Me!

And speaking of how we are winners (yeah, you like that segway, don’t you…) we have one!  The winner of the iPod shuffle is MeeYeeHere!  Congrats, and enjoy your tunes!

Sad you didn’t win?  Don’t worry, here’s one last chance to win big with Subway.  And by big, I mean really big.  Check out this big Commit to Fit prize package:

  • A $25 Subway gift card
  • A Gaiam gym Bag
  • A yoga mat
  • A $50 gift card to Lulu Lemon
  • And $100 to be applied to the fitness challenge of your choice!  That’s right – 100 bucks to register for that marathon, take that zumba class, or buy gear for that huge event you plan to do in the new year!

What do you have to do?  Comment below!  That’s it! (But, in the spirit of the season, it would be nice if you spread the word.  Not at all a requirement, but why not?)

Jen says:

Can I enter?!?

Oh wait, I guess that wouldn’t work! 

We are all working out the kinks funk and finishing this year stronger.  In 6 months we will be seeing each other in Baltimore and we WILL be fitter! Speaking about Baltimore…did you see we are giving away Free Hugs?!?!

  • Lacey Q

    I think the funk is going around…Trying to pull together my motivation, i know it's somewhere!

  • http://www.workoutwithdi.com Diane

    Yep in a funk here too! I'm taking 3 weeks off from high impact exercises (no running) in the hopes my plantar fasciitis goes away. I'll break into running again in the New Year, slow and steady!

  • http://www.skinnyemmie.com Emily

    Bit of a funk here too, but working hard to break out of it!

  • http://inspiredrd.com Alysa

    I was in such a great workout routine until I hurt my neck before Thanksgiving. Trying to get back into that routine now that I am better!

  • http://merrymishaps.com merrymishaps

    I'm too busy to be in a funk! Well, not really … my workouts have definitely suffered, but after a tough race schedule this year I'm actually welcoming the break. Even if I do feel like a slug.

    I'm definitely looking forward to a calmer schedule when I can get back to my routine!

  • Jessica M

    Would love to win something this holiday. Seems like so much is going out the pocket, it would be nice to get something in. PLus I need the $$ to register for exercise classes once I finish my half marathon in February. I need something to keep me motivated!!

  • http://www.theyoking.com Luke R.

    Was in a 2-3 week funk, but pretty sure it was due to a diet experiment followed by the stomach bug from hell… back in it now though, 100%

  • Mary

    Finally pulled out of a funk that has lasted almost a year~re-joined WW and really like the new plan~ready to get back to the gym and make '11 an amazing year~Please enter my name for your Subway give away~Thanks~

  • Jenn (gh)

    I was in a funk…now I’m just in a semi-funk. Looking forward to the new year and getting a motivation high! :-)

  • http://yourstrulytrayce.com Trayce @trulytrayce

    Ahhhhh the funk. Been there. Doing that. Busting out now!!!!!! :)

  • Ashley H.

    I need some motivation big time :)

  • Bari

    Sounds like the funk is going around. Some new workout duds would certainly help to bring me out on the other side!

  • It All Changes

    I'm glad I'm not the only one in a funk. This is my busiest time of year at work so there is lots of stress and not lots of working out or time to eat. TO cheer myself up I bought new running shoes for an early Christmas present.

  • http://www.melgetsfit.com @MelGetsFit

    I was in a bit of a funk, but the new PointsPlus program at Weight Watchers brought me out of it. What a great sounding giveaway! I would love to win. :)

  • amandasathenum

    On my 29th birthday last week I fell and sprained my ankle = big funk! I would love to win this package for when I am able to get up off my couch and exercise again:-)

  • http://www.pure2raw.com Pure2raw twins

    I am trying to do a least a little workout everyday, but this time of year is crazy!!

    Great giveaway!

  • http://kitchenspace.blogspot.com Ana

    Omg, that is one amazing giveaway! Fingers crossed as far as fingers can be crossed!!
    100?? Awesome, I would buy a yoga pass for a neat studio close to my home!
    Ana

  • RG1

    Would love to get new running gear – the garmin hrm has been on my wish list for 6 months.

  • http://geekturnedathlete.com Geek Turned Athlete

    I'm trying to fight the funk, but sometimes it wins! After studying like a fiend all semester it feels good to just sit and do absolutely nothing. However, I did enough sitting while I was studying. It is time to move that booty!!

  • Thea @ Im A Drama Mama

    This damn cold weather is putting me in a funk, fo'sho'!

    That's what I'm blaming this week, anyway.

    I can't seem to get my exercise-ness together. But it will happen. Eventually. : )

  • http://www.thruthinandthick.com Rebecca

    OOOhhhh…that is a fabulous giveaway!!!

    sign me up

  • http://www.katdoesdiets.com Kerri O

    Sorry you guys are in funkytown, HUGS.

  • http://www.sideofsneakers.com Heather

    Tis the season for funkiness! What an awesome fitness package to kick the funk to the curb! ;)

  • http://ninaseele.com Marysabel

    been funking too! I will start weight watchers for the first time ever, I’ve always liked working out so no problem there but since I moved to the US and adjusted to the culture I gained some weight. :(

  • Liz M.

    Funk is the right word for it! Winning this would totally help overcome it, though!

  • http://www.determinedtobefit.com keyalus

    Feeling a little funky and stressed but trying to stay strong. I have a big deadline on Jan 15th that I need to be in peak shape for!

  • http://www.nmburlesonweightloss.blogspot.com Natalia

    Only a little bit of a funk! I'm managing to lose through the holidays! :) I would love to go to fit bloggin…I'll have to see if I can make that work this year!

  • http://DailyVitaminF.blogspot.com Kiley M

    I've been in a marathon funk for a LONG time. I really want to run one, but injuries, babies, school, etc…everything gets in the way. Someday I will get over this funk!!

  • http://stylish1chatter.blogspot.com/ Christina

    Oh man I know about being in a funk!! Just this morning I said to myself, it's the holiday season so get with the program! In otherwords, Funk – 0 Christina – 1!

  • http://www.katieheddleson.com Healthy Heddleston

    Hope this giveaway isn't closed.. sounds great! I haven't really been in a funk because I signed up for some races to keep me motivated!

  • http://www.hannahlue.blogspot.com Hannah Lives

    I have completely fallen off the wagon. I think I've continued to reign in my eating as far as quantity goes, but not quality. There is usually a limited amount of "healtful" foods at holiday gatherings, but I'm limited my consumption. I went to the grocery story for the first time in 3 weeks today, and I am ready to start my day tomorrow with a green monster.

  • http://Website Laura

    I got accepted last month to run the Boston Marathon for AmericaSCORES! A charity which promotes/provides literary, soccer, and service learning programming to low-income, under served Boston public elementary and middle school students. I’m so excited! I can’t wait to run this spring!

  • erica sandwall

    Funk is when i don't go exercise every day.

  • http://Website Kimberly Henninger

    Funk that! I AM going to lose weight this year!

  • http://www.theknockoutmama.blogspot.com shelley mccullers

    Is the funk contagious- b/c I caught it… But looking forward to a good week!

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