100 Day Fitness Challenge

Today begins the 100 Day Fitness Challenge we are doing through my MOM's Club.  I am so excited to have a little extra motivation.  And there is nothing wrong with some good healthy competition.

Got my new running shoes this weekend along with a few new work-out clothes.  I needed them.  And what better time to buy during out Texas Tax-free weekend!  Woohoo! 

I looked at a few stores, but I am just too cheap, so finally ended up going to Kohl's, they carry Nike (my fav!) and some other brands, so I ended up getting 2 pairs of shorts,  & 7 tanks!  Score!  NO tax, 15% off coupon, and $20 back in Kohl's cash to use next week!  My total was under $95.  Can't beat that!  And don't you just love the pink shoes!!!  I went to a running store here in Dallas called Run On.  They were awesome.  They examine your arches, measure your feet, watch you run, etc. and find you the shoes that best fit your feet and your training.  She brought me out 3 pairs and the Nikes felt the best.  I swear I didn't choose them because they were pink!  But that did kind of seal the deal ;-)  And the shoes were only $85, because I had a 15% off coupon and (again) it was tax-free weekend here in Texas! 

Here are my finds:

I guess I was in a colorful mood!

NO excuses now.  Let's see what I can do in 100 days!

Here are a few goals:
1.  Do some type of physical activity every day.
2.  Go to the gym at least 4 days a week.
3.  Eat healthy.
4.  Sign up for a medium distance race.
5.  Try new classes, exercises to keep things interesting for the 100 days.

On that last goal...I did try the Zumba class on Friday evening.  How fun, funny, and embarrassing!  Ha!  I am pretty sure my body is just not made to move that fast, nor are my hips made to move like that.  It was fun and definitely something different than running and lifting weights.

Unfortunately, you won't see too many pictures of this for several reasons:
1.  I don't like pictures of myself!
2.  I work-out first thing in the morning...no make-up, no shower, no nothing!
3.  I get super duper sweaty and it is not attractive in the least bit.

Wish me luck!  This might be a long 100 days!  There are some great prizes to be won & lots of fun along the way!

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I love a good bargain...

After the gym this morning, the boys & I headed to JcPenney's to look for some "cool Buzz Lightyear light up shoes" (in the words of Connor).  I went armed with my $10 off any $10 purchase.  Of course, they didn't have any.  Connor quickly found himself some new shark flip-flops (that kid has so many pairs of flip flops, it is ridiculous!) and then proceeded to find Dylan a pair (his first pair of flips, he was thrilled!). 

Then I found the boys some more gym shorts (4 pairs) and 3 play t-shirts.  Everything was already on super clearance, plus the $10 off coupon, my total came to $8.00.  Not too shabby for 2 pairs of flip flops, 4 pairs of shorts, and 3 shirts.  And here is the proof...

Savings of $64.54...woohoo!  Now if only I had more of those $10 off coupons, I could go crazy.  LOL.

For all this...

Apparently, it was a little too much excitement for Dylan.  He was wiped out before lunchtime and just slept right there on the floor.  Seriously.

Now, if I could find that great of bargains for myself, I would be one happy Mama!

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