So...who else made New Year's fitness pledges?

[bsmith]

I gave up my morning 40oz of coffee with a ton of sugar a couple months ago and I am trying to cut down on the cola now...and I don't touch the diet crap. High octane here.
Down to 1 or 2 a day at the most.

[khblair]

Add me to the list of "gotta get back in shape"

[Z06David]

I've been going to the gym regularly for about 12 years now, but last year was a tough year for me and I missed more than I should have. This year I will make it more consistent.

[Me2]

Originally Posted by Rotorhead

I'm just planning to quit smoking by the end of the month.

I'm a smoker of 34 years and I have no willpower so let me know how it goes and what you do to be successful. Not only is smoking a major health risk, it's a disgusting addiction and it's so damn expensive. I'm thinking hypnosis might work for me but I'd have to start working out first because I'm afraid I'd gain a ton of weight and then get depressed and start smoking again - that would be a REAL heart attack waiting to happen.

[bsmith]

Originally Posted by Me2

I'm a smoker of 34 years and I have no willpower so let me know how it goes and what you do to be successful. Not only is smoking a major health risk, it's a disgusting addiction and it's so damn expensive. I'm thinking hypnosis might work for me but I'd have to start working out first because I'm afraid I'd gain a ton of weight and then get depressed and start smoking again - that would be a REAL heart attack waiting to happen.

My wife gained about 10lbs when she quit smoking.

[VatorMan]

Originally Posted by Dixievet

Yamma and I are going vegetarian for 2 weeks (today is day 3) and I am imposing a 4 week ban on beer for myself.

I forgot to ask-what is the purpose ? Test of will power or is this one of those colon cleansing thingys?

[Entropy]

Originally Posted by Dixievet

Yamma and I are going vegetarian for 2 weeks (today is day 3) and I am imposing a 4 week ban on beer for myself.

Beer is tough for me. Holidays = beer, and lots of it. Winter makes it tough as well. When it gets bitterly cold (below 5F) I don't go outside much.

Originally Posted by bsmith

No resolutions, but I did get back to the gym last night after 2-3 months off.
Ran 3+ miles with no problem...so I was pleased with that.

I ran 2.5 miles last week, and it went pretty good. I could definitely tell I'm carrying a little extra weight.

Originally Posted by Gozar

Coco and I are starting back on our eating healthy and No Drinking during the week program.

That's a good strategy. It's been pretty easy to come home from work, grab a beer and sit on the couch. I need to cut that out.

[Rob]

Originally Posted by VatorMan

I forgot to ask-what is the purpose ? Test of will power or is this one of those colon cleansing thingys?

We did this last year as a test to see if we could make it 2 weeks.

One thing we learned is that we came up with some really good dishes/recipes that involved no meat. It stirred our creativity, not really doing it to be healthy, although...we did notice we did feel better after the 2 week period was over.

We get too stuck in a routine with food that we have to do these things in order to force us out of the rut.

[oyealiz]

Originally Posted by Z06David

I've been going to the gym regularly for about 12 years now, but last year was a tough year for me and I missed more than I should have. This year I will make it more consistent.

I went regularly for about 10 yrs. Just gotta get that rhythm back!

[WKMCD]

I need to do more strength stuff. I ride my stationary 15-20 miles each day to build up my bad leg (2 knee replacements in the same freaking leg over the last 2 years) Most of what I do now is flexibility stuff...

We have a facility up at the clubhouse that Mrs. WKMCD hits 5 times a week. I should tag along..

[ApexOversteer]

Since I always break them, this year I decided not to make a New Year's Fitness resolution...

I made myself a New Year's Fatness resolution. 500lbs by Christmas 2011!!

Oh, don't worry, if this resolution turns out like all the others I'll start out strong, with the Twinkees and the ice cream, but by the second week of February, my no-will-power havin' enormous ass will have totally forgotten about that and I'll be all over the salads and exercise...

... I believe Wile E. Coyote (Genius) called it Reverse Psychology. All I know is, it sounds just crazy enough to work!!

[LilRedCorvette]

I started the Insanity workout program in summer 2010, and I'm still doing it (on the third round right now). Insane is a good word for it - it'll kick your ass for sure! I've gotten a far better workout doing this than the 12 miles a day I used to do on the bike. Great results, but you have to push yourself...if you stick with it, you will see the results. Very pleased with this program and will continue to do it as long as I am able to.

The nice part is I can pop this into my DVD player and get a great workout every day at home without having to spend $ on a gym membership or fight traffic to get to a gym.

[themonk]

Originally Posted by LilRedCorvette

I started the Insanity workout program in summer 2010, and I'm still doing it (on the third round right now). Insane is a good word for it - it'll kick your ass for sure! I've gotten a far better workout doing this than the 12 miles a day I used to do on the bike. Great results, but you have to push yourself...if you stick with it, you will see the results. Very pleased with this program and will continue to do it as long as I am able to.

The nice part is I can pop this into my DVD player and get a great workout every day at home without having to spend $ on a gym membership or fight traffic to get to a gym.

Jazzercise?

[VatorMan]

I have a treadmill and a bowflex. We have an agreement that only certain high interest to each can be recorded on the treadmill DVR. So you have an incentive to use it.

[LilRedCorvette]

Originally Posted by themonk

Jazzercise?

Fk no. Insanity. Google it.

[neece]

I got a husky dog that thinks I'm a sled. As much as I don't want to, I gotta do the miles. It only sux when it's dark and cold.

[VatorMan]

Originally Posted by neece

I got a husky dog that thinks I'm a sled. As much as I don't want to, I gotta do the miles. It only sux when it's dark and cold.

AHEM.....

[neece]

Originally Posted by VatorMan

AHEM.....

I did see a girl riding her bike the other day with a husky running beside her.......no way in heck I would attempt that with my crazy dog!lol

[NEVRL8T]

I drive a C4. Nuff said.

[oyealiz]

Originally Posted by neece

I got a husky dog that thinks I'm a sled. As much as I don't want to, I gotta do the miles. It only sux when it's dark and cold.

I'm off to walk Dover in a bit. He's helping me with my fitness pledge!

Originally Posted by NEVRL8T

I drive a C4. Nuff said.

Better not weigh too much, you'll need a hoist to get out of there!