Shape Up US Month: Fitness Inspiration!

"1. Stress improvement, not perfection (or winning). 2. Don't take yourself too seriously; laugh at yourself and have fun. 3. Set attainable goals; reach them and then set higher ones. 4. Be positive, walk tall, smile often, don't complain or procrastinate. 5. Prepare purposely, but don't over train. 6. Remember- Sports is a game and meant to be enjoyable."
                                                -Dick Gould, Stanford tennis

Hi Dolls,

We are halfway through the month and for many people a common New Year's resolution would have been to begin working out, to work out more or to eat healthier. I like setting attainable goals. January is Shape up US Month and Dick Gould's quote above resonates with me. Number 5 says, "Prepare purposefully, but don't over train". So in preparing for my marathon in New Orleans in February, this is the month I decided that running outside in 20 degree weather is not for me. I love running outside throughout the year and dread running on a treadmill. I enjoy the seasons outdoors, from the wind whistling in the Winter, the flowers blooming in the Spring, the sun shining bright in your face and on your back as you loop around the park in the Summer and watching the leaves turn red, brown and orange in the Fall. With a beautiful scenery, I can run for miles. However, after five miles on a treadmill I'm bored. Like when Mr. Gould mentioned in number 6, "Remember - sports is a game and meant to be enjoyable." I get that!

Shape Up America! Since we are in the Shape up US Month, let's pledge to work out at least 30 minutes a day for the rest of the month. Running may not be your exercise of choice, but any activity is great! Even better when you include family and friends. That's my brother and I pictured above running in the "We Run for Hope" race for Breast Cancer awareness. Charity and causes are a great way to bond together with family and friends, help your community and get fit at the same time! 

We all should follow Dick Gould advice when he said, "Don't take yourself too seriously; laugh at yourself and have fun." Help out someone struggling with shaping up for the new year and Let’s move together!

Remember Dolls…. “Stay Satin!!”

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