Well I sure hope everyone had a great Christmas. We sure did, but it always goes so fast. My sister flew in from Cali, which is always fun! I'm including a pic of us three kids in my family. We only get together.. the 3 of us.. about once a year! I even got to train her 1 day while she was here. So her tummy muscles hurt so bad for 3 days she could barely stand it..thats a good thing right? lol. I think the 12 days of Christmas went great!! I think everyone( well except 1 team..we won't mention the name) actually did really well! I think we were able to keep our exercise up because of this accountability. I think it would of been very easy to get caught up in the busy-ness of the holiday and forget our exercise but.. WE DIDN"T!! WE DID IT!! Many times for many of us it was late at night, but we did it! Our little experience helped 3 families and ourselves! Thanks for the fun, and the participation! Now we move on to the New Year.. and New You! January is a great month to set some goals. Lets make 2011 one awesome positive year full of health and happiness! xoxoxo

1.Jolly Joggers...Annie 45min, Lindsay 50 min, Corinne 61 min
2. HO HO HO's..Kristen 54.32, Marianne 65.18
3. Smiley Ladies..Angie 4 miles 59.30, Morgan 0
4. Team B.S... Sheila 67.47, Brent 42.21
5. Heart-A-Tax... Ruth 64.19, Melody 56.45
6. Unleashed Fury...Jan 0, Christy 0, Mandy 0
7. Alice in wonderland...0
8. Team Svelte.. Sybil 1hr 24 min

I know this is a crazy time of year! Keep trying to make yourself a priority.

For years my doctors have been telling me to stretch..Stretch Annie, Do Yoga Annie, Annie your flexibility is bad... are you stretching? NO NO NO NO! I really don"t enjoy Yoga, and I never stretch before or after anything! Do as I say not as I do?? Well my daughter has been stretching me alot lately! She is so smart at it and very smart in all the muscles and techniques of stretching!! Its been a real AHA moment for me!! I am running better, my knee is getting stronger, my hip flexors are less tight, and well my glutes are getting a real good stretch! I have a real testimony for what it is doing to me! She has worked as a assistant at a Physical Therapy office for a year, and is going to school in the same field! I won't say it does not hurt, because I would be lying! When she is done I really feel such a big difference! My it band is even getting better!! Got your attention yet?? I'm not pushing anything on you, but if you are interested..she will do a 15 min stretch on all your large muscles for 10$.If your interested she will be happy to set up a appt. with you!!!!

All groups except 2 are sitting even right now! Alice in Wonderland and Unleashed Fury are in the bottom! Come on you guys catch up!
5 miles********
1. Jolly Joggers...Annie and Lindsay 47 min, Corinne
2. Ho Ho Ho's... Kristen 63 min, Marianne 70 min 4 sec
3. Smiley Ladies...Angie 60 min 7 sec, Morgan 60 min 5 sec.
4. Team B.S....Sheila, 60 min 49 sec, Brent 53 min 50 sec
5. Heart- A-Tax... Melody and Ruth 66 min 25 sec
6. Unleashed Fury...Christy 52.03, Jan 1 mile at 12min( first mile since her surgery) and Mandy 0
7. Alice in Wonderland..0
8. Team Svelte...75 min

Sometimes I will post it, sometimes I won't!! But I will be checking up on you!!!

I just want to say you are all Amazing! Thank you to all who donated for our charity. Many of you went above and beyond the 10 dollars I requested. With all our donations, we were able to help 3 families this season!! One family who was in need of groceries! As we are running around making sure we buy the perfect gift, another family is at home praying for a meal! May you all be blessed for your generousity!!

!12 days of Christmas is here baby!!!!! Let me tell you this though...My day started at 9 am with church and continued on for a very busy day that did not return me home until 7 pm. I had not had dinner yet, and was tired. Had I not been accountable to my team I would have skipped a workout today! Lindsay did not want to workout today either due to the fact she has had a very exhausting weekend herself. We talked each other into our workout, and we did it!! Day 1 down. I hope the rest of you made some time, and don't let your team down. What a way for us to keep holiday pounds at bay!

1. Jolly Joggers---- Annie, Corinne, Lindsay
2. HO HO HO's---- Kristen, Marianne
3. Smiley Ladies----Morgan, Angie
4. Team BS----Brent, Sheila
5. Heart-a-Tax----Melody, Ruth
6. Unleashed Fury---Jan, Mandy, Christy
7. Alice in Wonderland---Alice
8. Svelte----Sybil
I will let you know who the team name winners are as soon as I know.

I will be Checking up on you all periodically and blogging about it! I think it would be fun if each team can make the whole 12 days of Christmas.

I will be taking the week after Christmas off except for one day. I will be doing groups of 4. You will need to check with me me to see what is still available. The slots available are as following::* again some have been taken so check with me soon.

TUESDAY the 28th of December

6:30 am-- 4 slots
7:30 am-- 4 slots
5 pm--4 slots(45 min session for pm)
5:45 pm-- 4 slots

I will open a later slot but only if the other ones are all full!!

I'm thinking about maybe a New Years workout(boot camp) style.Yes I know everyone is up late, so it would be later, but what a fun way to start the New Year??? I will think about it and let you know if I decide.

What a fun time of year..and busy! Hot cocoa, christmas lights, favorite christmas shows, hustle and bustle of shopping, friends, family, and food. Food is always a big part of the holidays. We are going to try to keep the holiday pounds away with our 12 days of christmas program. I have only had 1 person actually make their donation and sign up! Many of you have put together your team and are ready, but only 1 person is signed up. Hurry, this is the last week. It starts on next Sunday! Lets remember as we make this 10 dollar donation to a needy family, how lucky and blessed we really are! My client Morgan did our pictures for our christmas cards. She does photography on the side, and is very talented.Remember her if you need any photos done!! Here are a few to share.