The Bet is Still On

So back in July Rick and I began a workout bet that is still going strong. However, we quickly grew tired of only running, biking, or swimming six days a week so we have made some changes to our original contract.

A workout can consist of any of the following:

2 mile run
30 minute workout video
30 minute workout class
1 hour or 7 mile bike ride
2o minute swim
1 hour power walking
Day of sports including water-skiing, wake-boarding, snowboarding, skiing, etc.

Also, we have established that if we both fail on the same day we must donate to a mutually agreed upon charity.

This bet has been an adventure so far... There have been days where I didn't have time or forgot to workout until around midnight and have had to hit the gym while half asleep. It is amazing what gets done when you have bragging rights on the line.

Mini Machine

While growing up my mom continuously offered to teach me how to sew. I was stupid and never took her up on this generous offer. She warned me that I would one day regret it, and today is that day. I wish I knew how to sew. I think I'm going to try to learn, but I don't really know where to start... What is a good machine? What is an easy but pretty first time project? Where does one go to buy fun fabrics? One idea I have so far is to purchase this adorable little sewing machine as my starter from Urban Outfitters. My only worry is that it may be more cute than practical. Any advice on sewing/sewing machines/fabrics would be greatly appreciated:)

The bet is on

Last month Rick and I were talking about how it would be a good idea to work out six days a week and we both thought we could do it longer than the other person. So we decided to make a bet out of it...

It took us some time to settle on the terms but they are as follows:

We must workout each day Monday through Saturday by doing one of the following-

running for two miles

swimming for thirty minutes

biking for one hour

If this bet lasts long enough to carry over into our next pregnancy then the individual carrying the baby may substitute their workout with one hour of walking (once it becomes unwise to continue the other forms of exercise). And we can take a maternity/paternity leave around the time of the actual birth. We are not currently pregnant, but had to think of this clause because we both think we can last on this bet forever.

The only other way to be excused from doing this daily workout and not lose the bet is to be really sick. According to Rick this means you must be throwing up multiple times during the day and that it is physically impossible for you to get out of bed.

We are putting $100 in the pot to start, and every month we will add $20 more. Once someone fails, the other person can use whatever amount is in the pot as guilt free spending money.

The bet starts today, July 1st, so we went on a family run together this morning.

Our game faces

& Adelaide's bored face.

My Next Baby

Lately some people have been picking up unintended hints that I may be pregnant: I was really sick a couple of weeks ago, I like to wear peasant-like outfits and I also enjoy eating A LOT. However, the only baby I'm getting ready to bust out is the completion of a half marathon next month. I really loved being pregnant and having a baby, but there was one thing I did not like... laying down on my side shortly after the birth and seeing a floppy pancake in the place of what was once a relatively flat stomach. Because of this I vowed that between each child I will complete a half or full marathon. It definitely feels good to be getting back in shape again. I started training February 5th and after running 7 miles this morning I have reached my 100 mile mark! I am really excited to run the Aptos Half Marathon with my dad and sister (and maybe my little brother?) this June.

We ran the Palos Verdes Half Marathon together in May 2008

Less TV this year

So a couple weeks ago I thought of a new years resolution for myself- No TV in 2010. I told Rick about it and he thought it sounded like a good idea too. Originally the plan was no TV at all, but we have changed it to a more realistic version- no TV Monday through Friday. I don't think we are going to watch TV shows on weekends still... just movies to relax and snuggle to. Oh and by the way our new year doesn't begin until next Monday because Rick has this week off school- therefore we can do whatever we want this week:)

Why would we make such a resolution? I'm beginning to wonder why myself because there are indeed a lot of shows I will miss...

My favorites include:

LOST- Rick and I have been big fans from the start- although Rick has sadly lost interest, not me though!

Project Runway- I love love love Tim Gunn! Who doesn't though?!

Glee- my guilty pleasure. I wish I owned Emma's wardrobe.

The Office- no explanation necessary.

Community- I didn't think this looked that funny but I was pleasantly surprised.

Boston Legal- Alan Shore and Denny Crane are my heroes! ( I realize this show had its final season a couple years ago... but honestly I could watch reruns until the day I die-- LOVE this show.)

The View- this is extremely embarrassing... it is a show I love to hate- I can't stand Whoopi and I disagree with over 80% of the things said- I really wish I could sit at that table and give America my take! But I highly doubt the corporate sponsors would like that... And let's face it- no one else would be interested either... I guess I just like to hear myself talk, as my family knows all too well:)

Rick doesn't really watch a lot of TV, mostly movies... so he will only miss this:

Instead of watching all of these wonderful shows I will do things that I find more worthwhile.... cooking, designing jewelry, keeping in touch with family and friends, scrapbooking, sight-seeing, working out, or reading. This year I plan to read A LOT and if you have any book suggestions please share!

Good bye TV shows until 2011- maybe then we can catch up over DVD?

My new friend BOB

I am so excited because today I went out and finally got myself a jogging stroller! The "BOB Sport Utility Stroller." I haven't even used him yet but I am already really excited about the idea of running/walking with Adelaide in it... My goal is to train for a marathon in Boulder next September. I hopefully will be able to do the full, but if I'm not ready I am for sure going to at least do the half. I don't think I will do my really long runs with Adelaide- I will do those on the weekends while Rick watches her, but for the shorter weekday runs I think this will be perfect:)