No Excuses Sweat Pink Week 4 Challenges

Good Monday Morning!  This week is the 4th and final week of the No Excuses Sweat Pink Challenge, I hope that you have had fun doing the challenges along with me.  I have enjoyed doing these different challenges and getting my daughter involved too.  My Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds have been full of the #NoExcuses and #SweatPink and it has gotten me motivated to move.  Even if I missed a day, I tried to make them up during the week.  There were so many fun and inspiring pictures!  There were even some prizes that were awarded weekly and me and my little one won some Zola Coconut water, which she loves!  She is going to be excited to get it in the mail.

Here is our winning pic:

We were doing our jumping jacks and wall sits.  Sorry about the blurry wall sit picture, it is hard to hold a 90 second wall sit with a 35 pound kiddo on your lap, plus I had to zoom!  One day I will figure out the picture timer!

Are you ready for the 4th and final week of the #NoExcuses and #SweatPink Challenge?  I will be on vacation for the second half, so don't get to jealous if some of my pics are poolside or on the beach!  I can't wait to say "See ya!" to this snow and soak up some sunshine.  Make sure that you take some pics and post to your favorite social media and tag #noexcuses and #sweatpink!

Here are your weekly challenges:

Monday 2/2- Yoga roulette: pick your favorite yoga pose and hold for 5 minutes!

Tuesday 2/3- Drop and give is 20 pushups!

Wednesday 2/4- High knees for 60 seconds.

Thursday 2/5- Ab attack! Pack for 60 seconds...bonus points for longer!

Friday 2/6- #FREEFriday- Choose your favorite activity and share!

Saturday 2/7- Share your favorite healthy eating tip!

I will be sad to see the #NoExcuses #SweatPink challenge end.  But with endings come new beginnings (deep I know)! We will be starting the prAna 30 day yoga challenge.  I will post different yoga poses and share what I am learning from the group!  Be sure to stay tuned and yoga along!



I am also linking this post up with Running Rachel and Fitness Cheerleader for #Motivate Me Monday!  

I am off to hold my fave yoga pose...any idea as to what it is?  Check my social media sites to see!  Then I need to finish packing for my vacay!  Can you tell I am excited!  Have a wonderful week!!


 

Workout For A Happier You + prAna 30 Days of Yoga Challenge

Good Friday Morning!  I actually woke up early and did a 45 minute walk on the treadmill today, something I haven't done in a while.  I love the way I feel after a morning walk, it gets me moving and puts me in a good mood for the day.  I didn't get my workout in on Tuesday or Wednesday this week and I felt the difference on those days.  I am more tired and I am definitely more cranky!  My usual workout time is about an hour or so after breakfast, which works out perfectly for me.  Then post-workout I have my shake, take a shower which leaves the rest of my day for chores, errands and having play time with my little one.  It also sets the tone for my day.  I really am much happier on the days that I workout...thanks to those happy little endorphins that are released during exercise.  Since it is winter here and really hard to get outside for a long periods of time, getting a workout in is the best mood booster.  I am going to try and incorporate more yoga into my weekly workouts too.  I used to go once a week to a studio and I love how practicing makes me feel.  I have a few yoga DVD's that I love.  I am going to try and get up at least once a week and get it in first thing.  Do you love the way you feel after a good sweat session? 

On Monday prAna and Sweat Pink will kick off the 30 Days of Yoga Challenge. I am excited for this because yoga is something that I love, but don't always make the time for.  I need to get back to it so I can work on my flexibility, it will also allow me to add meditation back into my life!  I participated in the fun madlib...read along then feel free to make and share yours!  Stay tuned as you will see updates all month long about the 30 Days of Yoga Challenge, I hope you will join me! 

When I think about yoga, the first thought that comes to mind is_relaxation_. Yoga challenges(verb) me and makes me feel refreshed (noun).

That’s why I am SO thrilled (adjective) to participate in prAna’s Take The Leap 30 days of Yoga Challenge with Sweat Pink. I plan to Down Dog (yoga pose) my way to a more relaxed (adjective) and flexible (adjective) 2015!

For me, the biggest challenge when it comes to yoga is making the time for it. Taking the Leap with prAna and Sweat Pink is a great way for me to face/ conquer / achieve / find time for my happy place on the mat (same challenge / or be creative!).

My favorite place to yoga is home (noun) because it is so convenient (adj).

Here’s a photo of me in my very tree pose and best crow pose:

I tag Michele from A Pace of Balance, Annmarie from The Fit Foodie Mama, Upala from Pretty In Pink Fitness and Amber from Bold Fit Mom to join in! [tag 2-3 people]

I want these fabulous bloggers to share their very best yoga pose photos, this fun madlib and of course, I challenge them to join me on this fun 30 day yoga journey.

Come on y’all, Take the Leap with me!

Join prAna’s & Sweat Pink’s #TakeTheLeap 30 Days of Yoga Challenge and be eligible for a chance to win $500 worth of new prAna gear from their latest collection as well as gift an additional $500 worth of prAna gear to the person of their choice... because isn’t giving as important as receiving? They just launched their new Spring Collection so you best get on it!

If I win I would gift the $500 to my mom [insert name and blog URL (if applicable) because she deserves it!

Join the Take the Leap with prAna and Sweat Pink Facebook group / event which we’ll use for updates, sharing,and inspiration: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1525412337742204/

and event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/423377431152799

And join the challenge on Instagram, Twitter, and your blog using the hashtags:

#TakeTheLeap

#prana

#sweatpink

And of course, tag @prana @FitApproach

YOGA ON!

Want to play? Just copy/paste the above and fill in the blanks where I have bolded & underlined and make it your own. Or use this link for the template! 

Today I am linking up with Nicole at FitFul Focus for her Fit & Fashionable Link up and Jen from Pretty Little Grub for her FYI Friday Link up.  Head over and check them out, if you blog be sure to link up! 

You can still link up to our Wild Workout Wednesday post here.

I hope that you have a wonderful Friday and weekend!