Well here we are Friday, December 31st 2010. I first want to thank all of my participants who quietly committed themselves to this challenge. YOU DID GREAT! Even if you didn't walk hike or run each and every day since mid November, you still did amazing.
I'd also like to share that I did not WHR every day either. But I did listen to my body. Some days needed extra fitness, others needed a nap. Mostly I've noticed at this time of year my body really craves yoga. It's healing, rejuvenating, cleansing and challenging. I actually think I'm going to kick off 2011 doing 40 classes of yoga in 40 days. Apparently I'm one for challenges. But really I just need to hold myself responsible to something to stay focused and motivated.
So cheers to you and your good health. Thank you for partaking in this challenge or perhaps just taking an active interest. I wish you the best of health in the New Year. You know where to find me if you need some support with food and health conscious choices this year.
Salud!
Rebekah Fuller
Holistic Health Counselor
Fuller Health Nutrition
www.fullerhealth.net
Friday, December 31, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
WHR Yoga! Day 40
Monday December 27th ~ Only 4 more days of the Walk Hike Run 45 Day Challenge. I'd like to confess that last week, I was busy, tired, overworked, under-slept, fatigued and did NOT walk, hike or run everyday. No, I came home from work and errands, wrapped Christmas gifts, shopped, "ran" around some more and then crashed. As soon as I started to feel myself getting run down (around day 35-37), I really began listening to my body and slowing down. I came home and slept instead of running errands. I took naps when possible and even went to yoga Christmas eve morning. Ahhhh... yoga. It's so restorative. I actually felt much better after class. That tied me over the holiday weekend and I found myself back in yoga this morning. I thought I'd also try to squeeze in an afternoon hike or quick walk today, but after cleaning the apartment I am letting myself relax into the evening with my last little bit of time off this week.
As this challenge rounds its final days at week end. I am confident and excited to continue it into 2011. I'm still going to crave, desire and find a way to move my body each day. Some days I will end up resting, some I'll get my yoga on and some days will leave me with blistered feet after a long treacherous hike. Each appreciated in their own way. The key is to listen and stay tuned to what your body is telling you... Not your mind. Eat well, think well and move well this week and into yet another new year.
As this challenge rounds its final days at week end. I am confident and excited to continue it into 2011. I'm still going to crave, desire and find a way to move my body each day. Some days I will end up resting, some I'll get my yoga on and some days will leave me with blistered feet after a long treacherous hike. Each appreciated in their own way. The key is to listen and stay tuned to what your body is telling you... Not your mind. Eat well, think well and move well this week and into yet another new year.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Walk Hike Run Day 32-34 Update
Walking Hiking and Running are all fun things to do in the rain... Or not. I know a lot of people are committed runners and train in the rain. I'm not one of them. I actually don't really like running. I just like the freedom of it. The ability to toss on a pair of running shoes and just go. I also like that about walking. Though walking in the rain sounds fun only if I'm completely covered in waterproof clothing, an umbrella, and rain boots. But even then I don't like to go far.
When I was trekking through Patagonia the weather was simply unpredictable everyday at every hour of the day. The day could start out beautiful and clear. Half way up the mountain the rain might start coming down and at the top it could be raining, snowing and sleeting all at the same time. It may have stopped as quickly as it started or not stopped at all. It was intense. But I didn't have any other distractions or responsibilities while I was there. Trek, travel and experience the adventure was all I had to do. This made it somewhat more appealing than just running around the streets of LA in the rain.
I've never been one for treadmills or gyms. But I tell ya, right now either would come in handy. So here's the deal. I'm going to go home after work tonight and do 20 minutes of movement that serves me. That might be yoga. That might be push ups and abs or swirling around my pole refraining from kicking over the Christmas tree. But I'm going to do it. Because that is the commitment I made.
When I was trekking through Patagonia the weather was simply unpredictable everyday at every hour of the day. The day could start out beautiful and clear. Half way up the mountain the rain might start coming down and at the top it could be raining, snowing and sleeting all at the same time. It may have stopped as quickly as it started or not stopped at all. It was intense. But I didn't have any other distractions or responsibilities while I was there. Trek, travel and experience the adventure was all I had to do. This made it somewhat more appealing than just running around the streets of LA in the rain.
I've never been one for treadmills or gyms. But I tell ya, right now either would come in handy. So here's the deal. I'm going to go home after work tonight and do 20 minutes of movement that serves me. That might be yoga. That might be push ups and abs or swirling around my pole refraining from kicking over the Christmas tree. But I'm going to do it. Because that is the commitment I made.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Walk Hike Run Days 28~31
Walked hiked and runned ALL over town. Breathing this week. Listening to my body. Getting in some movement each day. Some days not at WHR focused more than others. But the most important this is to listen to your body this time of year.
When the days are shorter our bodies want to do less moving and sleep more. Yet we race race race around like mad men. It's okay to slow down. Rest when you need rest. Move when you need to move and make the most of each day.
When the days are shorter our bodies want to do less moving and sleep more. Yet we race race race around like mad men. It's okay to slow down. Rest when you need rest. Move when you need to move and make the most of each day.
Monday, December 13, 2010
WHR Day 27 A Day in the Life
It's hard to believe it has already been almost 4 weeks of this challenge. It feels amazing. With a little less than 3 weeks left, it's never too late to jump on board. Just walk, hike, run or get some form of bodily movement for a minimum of 20 minutes a day. EVERYDAY from now until New Years 2011 (or beyond). When the days feel rough, you can literally just walk outside your home, walk in one direction for 10 minutes, turn around and walk home. Check out my day in the life below.
Monday December 13, 2010 ~ A Day in the Life
Roll out of bed at the crack of 6:30am
Out the door by 7:15
7:30~1:30 Work Work Work
1:30~2:30 Lunch - Quinoa, Pinto Beans, Sauteed Kale, Avocado & topped with Hot Salsa. Yum!
2:30~3:30 Target - For 1 Table Cloth that somehow got excluded from the purchases we made there yesterday. 5 presents and $100+ later...
Hopped in the car and made it to Runyan about dusk.
Ran into some good friends for a quick chat.
Then a delicious hike up to the tippy top of the canyon.
A few slow deep breaths as the sun was starting to set and the sky was a beautiful pink. The city seems so relaxed from up there.
A stroll back down.
Some chores and now dinner - Fried Chicken. Yes, fried! My honey's making it and I can't wait.
I highly recommend getting out doors to do this challenge as much as possible. It's not always doable depending on your weather conditions, time of day or location. But the few moments of fresh air and movement are priceless.
What are you doing to stay active this season?
Monday December 13, 2010 ~ A Day in the Life
Roll out of bed at the crack of 6:30am
Out the door by 7:15
7:30~1:30 Work Work Work
1:30~2:30 Lunch - Quinoa, Pinto Beans, Sauteed Kale, Avocado & topped with Hot Salsa. Yum!
2:30~3:30 Target - For 1 Table Cloth that somehow got excluded from the purchases we made there yesterday. 5 presents and $100+ later...
Hopped in the car and made it to Runyan about dusk.
Ran into some good friends for a quick chat.
Then a delicious hike up to the tippy top of the canyon.
A few slow deep breaths as the sun was starting to set and the sky was a beautiful pink. The city seems so relaxed from up there.
A stroll back down.
Some chores and now dinner - Fried Chicken. Yes, fried! My honey's making it and I can't wait.
I highly recommend getting out doors to do this challenge as much as possible. It's not always doable depending on your weather conditions, time of day or location. But the few moments of fresh air and movement are priceless.
What are you doing to stay active this season?
Walk Hike Run 24 ~26 Weekend 3
Friday Dec 10: Morning hike through Runyan Canyon, an afternoon holiday party, taught S Factor, errands and relaxed.
Saturday Dec 11: I wish I could say I just took the day off. But between an early breakfast, a Christmas tree purchase, a deep cleaning of the house and then figuring out the Christmas tree light situation... It ended up being a long day. Followed by a very lovely, fun and celebratory friend's birthday party.
Sunday Dec 12: Taught S Factor, walked up to a local restaurant with my beau, ate and walked back. About 30 minutes round trip... Followed by a very long tortuous Target trip, BevMo, Whole Foods and then home. Another productive day out.
And now for the week...
Saturday Dec 11: I wish I could say I just took the day off. But between an early breakfast, a Christmas tree purchase, a deep cleaning of the house and then figuring out the Christmas tree light situation... It ended up being a long day. Followed by a very lovely, fun and celebratory friend's birthday party.
Sunday Dec 12: Taught S Factor, walked up to a local restaurant with my beau, ate and walked back. About 30 minutes round trip... Followed by a very long tortuous Target trip, BevMo, Whole Foods and then home. Another productive day out.
And now for the week...
Thursday, December 9, 2010
WHR Day 22 & 23
Dec 8: Day 22 - Another gorgeous day at Runyan.
Dec 9: Day 23 - Working long hours today. Gonna sneak in an S Factor class with my ladies and call it a day.
Stay movin'!
Dec 9: Day 23 - Working long hours today. Gonna sneak in an S Factor class with my ladies and call it a day.
Stay movin'!
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