Ok...here we go. A new month....a new year. Time to get off our collective butts and push ourselves a little bit. This isn't about weight loss so much as it's about living/breathing/moving more...feeling better....improving the quality of our life through fitness. Not to mention pushing ourselves to do a little more than we thought we could.

As always....set a goal for yourself. Something that you know will be challenging. State what your goal is....then come back every chance you get to update your progress.

Make your goal something specific and measurable. XXX miles walking/running/cycling/ellipticing/swimming/crossfitting/weightlifting. Or XXX hours working out this month.....XXX times going to the gym this month....whatever you want.

Here's mine....120 miles running and 12,000 meters swimming. Plus I'm doing the pull up challenge every other day, hoping to work my way up to being able to do a pull up sometime soon.

Everybody join in. This is a new year. Exercise and fitness will make you feel better, help you sleep, speed up your metabolism, increase our strength and stamina, lengthen your life....and make you look better naked. Face it, we could all use that.

Edited January 1, 201412 yr by Butterthebean

I think I either tore my left arch or it has fallen - I went to Insanity a few days ago when it was snowing, we do it in a tent and my feet were completely numb and I think I did something... anyway now I can't put weight on it and if I try to do any sort of hop/rock movement it hurts like a mutha. It first hurt about 3 days ago and is getting worse even though I did ice/heat ibu etc. Today I have it wrapped in an ace. thoughts?

Globe - please see a medical professional promptly. And stay off that foot until you are cleared. Foot injuries are no fun and take a long time to heal. I had a lisfranc fracture from a bad car accident a few years ago. It took reconstructive surgery and 6 months to recover where I could walk again without knee scooter. Continue to practice RICE until you can see the doctor. Take care.

Edited January 3, 201412 yr by Fiddleman

Emeraldeye, thats my bike I took it to work. I order it because it folds up.

January 1st, 8/100 miles done!

Plank day 1, 65s!

Great way to start off 2014!

YES!

Now to keep this momentum going!

Hey love the leggings. N u look wonderful might I ask but what is plank I see every one posted about it but idk what it is

Hey congrats on all u guys effort and hard work. Just wanna add that I want to join but can't till the 16th. Because I got my panniculectomy surgery on Dec 5th but can't wait 2 be able to work out and feel good doing it even tho I'm still gonna be not able to do everything. I wanna ask what is plank. And where can I get a cheap bike from I wanna start riding to lose weight.

Hey congrats on all u guys effort and hard work. Just wanna add that I want to join but can't till the 16th. Because I got my panniculectomy surgery on Dec 5th but can't wait 2 be able to work out and feel good doing it even tho I'm still gonna be not able to do everything. I wanna ask what is plank. And where can I get a cheap bike from I wanna start riding to lose weight.

a plank is where you get into the top of a push up position, but instead of on hands, hold on your elbows. This is the basic form for a plank. There are a number of variations.

Here is more information on the plank:

http://www.mensfitness.com/training/lose-weight/how-to-do-a-plank-a-single-move-for-stronger-abs

Try and start by holding plank for 20 seconds, then 30 seconds, then 45 seconds and so on. The goal for most is to hold plank for 3 minutes. Pay attention to good form. Your core should be solid. Your body should be flat like a plank of wood. No butt mountains!

Hey congrats on all u guys effort and hard work. Just wanna add that I want to join but can't till the 16th. Because I got my panniculectomy surgery on Dec 5th but can't wait 2 be able to work out and feel good doing it even tho I'm still gonna be not able to do everything. I wanna ask what is plank. And where can I get a cheap bike from I wanna start riding to lose weight.

Cheap bikes? Go for a used one. Pawn shops and Craigslist are loaded with cheap used bikes.

Glad you've joined. I had a TT at the beginning of October and it was hell being sidelined. Felt so good to get back to exercise. Good luck and join when you can.

Cheap bikes? Go for a used one. Pawn shops and Craigslist are loaded with cheap used bikes.

Glad you've joined. I had a TT at the beginning of October and it was hell being sidelined. Felt so good to get back to exercise. Good luck and join when you can.

Thanks I will look into the bike n will b back when I can work out a little

Almost made it 5 miles today - another post-op high for me (ran out of time...pesky work!!!).

I'm at 8 miles total towards my 85 mile goal.

I haven't started lifting yet - that will start next week.

Have a great weekend!

Did 7.2 miles on some forest service roads today. A nice break from the trails and easy on the toes. The toe did hurt too bad....I buddy taped it.

My goal is to start and complete the Insanity workout! With my crazy schedule getting to the gym is hard but I can always push play!!! If anyone else is doing insanity let me know I need an accountability partner!!

My goal is to start and complete the Insanity workout! With my crazy schedule getting to the gym is hard but I can always push play!!! If anyone else is doing insanity let me know I need an accountability partner!!

I think globetrotter was doing it but was talking of changing things up.

My goal is to start and complete the Insanity workout! With my crazy schedule getting to the gym is hard but I can always push play!!! If anyone else is doing insanity let me know I need an accountability partner!!

I think globetrotter was doing it but was talking of changing things up.

U guys put me to shame! All this insanity is insane. I walked 30 min today at the mall...BEFORE PT...Just got back from that and running some errands. Have my new car so now I have to haggle with the ins co to getting medical/pain/suffering taken care of. That will be awhile yet. I wonder how much screwing up Christmas is worth. Time for a nap.

Still got the crud,but am feeling better today, yoga class started again so I went. Got in 4 more miles this am. MTD-10 miles 1 yc, still begging out the the strength classes, maybe tomorrow if I feel better.

Started the plank and crunch challenge today. Can't wait to get my access card in the mail to get my