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Kick-Start Fitness: Week 1 & Natural House Giveaway

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Kick-Start Fitness TeamFor the month of December, I’ve teamed up with 9 other bloggers to form the Kick-Start Fitness Team.  As a team, we will be blogging our way through getting fit and/or staying fit through the month of December, so we can end this year and start the new year on a positive fitness note.  We’re going to be encouraging each other and our readers by posting every Friday on the previous week’s fitness activities.  The great thing about the Kick-Start Team is that we’re all on different fitness levels, and we’re all approaching our own fitness challenges differently.  As an added bonus, we’ll be having some fun health/fitness related giveaways along the way.  We’re working on having at least one giveaway each week.

Treadmill

Unfortunately for me, my first week did not go as planned thanks to a stomach bug.  Bleck!  Prior to this week, I had been off Dr. Pepper for 2 weeks which was a great accomplishment.  Sadly, I needed something to settle my stomach, so I have been drinking it this week.  Once I’m feeling better, I plan on giving it up again until I no longer have the desire to drink it regularly.

While the week may not have gone as planned, I was able to get regular walking in whether outside or inside.

  • Monday: I had quite a few errands to run, so while I was out and about, I purposefully found parking spots that required me to walk.  I ate some fruits and veggies as my stomach allowed.  I continued to drink water to avoid dehydration.
  • Tuesday: I had a bad day due to illness, so I didn’t get much done when it came to exercise other than household cleaning/chores.  I munched on fruits and veggies.  I continued to drink water.
  • Wednesday: I was able to get a bit more done today.  I used the treadmill for walking in the morning.  I munched on fruits, veggies, and a little raw milk cheese.  I continued to drink water.
  • Thursday: I, once again, used the treadmill in the morning.  I was starting to feel a little better, so I actually started to eat some light meals in addition to my snacking on fruits and veggies.  I continued to drink water.
  • Friday: I plan on using the treadmill today.  If I’m feeling up to it, I’ll start adding in more exercise using either the Wii or the xbox 360 – Kinect.  Snacks will include fruits and veggies.  I plan on baking sugar cookies today, so I’ll have to limit how many I eat as cookies are one of my favorite sweet treats.  I’m going to gradually add more water into my routine.

What I need to work on this next week…  The biggest thing that I need to work on is getting more sleep.  I also need to drink more water.

My Fitness Tip or Trick for this week: Even if you’re not feeling well, try to eat at least a little something that is healthy, and make sure that you’re getting enough fluids into your system.  Go for a walk and get some fresh air to help you feel a little better.

Make sure you stop by and check in with the rest of the Kick-Start Fitness Team:

(Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds Express Super Challenge DVD Giveaway)

While it’s very important to exercise and eat right, another part of fitness is maintaining a healthy home which means making sure you’re using cleaning products that won’t make you, your family, or your pets sick.  So today I’m featuring a giveaway for Natural House Probiotic Cleaning Products.  The Giveaway is open to US residents and ends next Friday 12/30.



Natural House will be shipping the prize directly to the giveaway winner.

59 Comments

    • You’re a true inspiration for continuing to work through illness. 🙂

      December 9, 2011
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  1. […] at Marine Corps Nomads –  with a giveaway for Natural House Probiotic Cleaning […]

    December 9, 2011
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  2. Love the Lord your God with all your heart mind soul and strength.

    That’s my tip.

    December 9, 2011
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    • I was really pleasantly surprised.

      December 9, 2011
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  3. ooo…a virus and a challenge, you’re a tough cookie! ;o)

    December 9, 2011
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    • Trust me, I was not feeling so tough this week. lol! There is something about the accountability that made me do something. 😉

      December 9, 2011
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    • I appreciated the well wishes and encouragement. 🙂

      December 9, 2011
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  4. Good job! I know you said you needed to drink more water, but it really sounds like you were working on that goal all week. Hope you feel better soon, and thanks for the chance to enter the giveaway.
    Jean recently posted..TOS Crew: Pitsco EducationMy Profile

    December 9, 2011
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    • Thanks. I’m starting to feel more like myself. 🙂

      December 10, 2011
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    December 9, 2011
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    • Thanks! We both need to be feeling better next week!

      December 10, 2011
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  6. Janet F
    Janet F

    Keep plenty of cut up fresh fruit in the fridge to snack on.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

    December 10, 2011
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    • Fruits and veggies in the fridge definitely make healthy snacking easier. 🙂

      December 10, 2011
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  7. I would love to leave a comment about staying healthy during the holiday’s but I’m not doing so well. I’ve kicked my healthy eating diet to the curb until Jan
    Marie recently posted..Review: Cooper and Me, Winter AdventureMy Profile

    December 10, 2011
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    • Even if you’re indulging in the holiday goodies, you can still make sure you’re getting enough sleep and water. 🙂

      December 10, 2011
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  8. Megan
    Megan

    Thank you so much for hosting!

    December 11, 2011
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  9. Two weeks without Dr. Pepper sounds like a good start. I know I should give up Diet Dr. Pepper.
    Jennifer recently posted..Virtual RefrigeratorMy Profile

    December 11, 2011
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  10. I need to do what you are doing myself, yay for making it through the week :0)

    At the first sign of sniffles I make a very garlicky and oniony soup!
    Beth recently posted..The Shunning ~ Review and GiveawayMy Profile

    December 12, 2011
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  11. I love the idea of cleaning my home with a product that won’t make us sick. To stay healthy, we simply just do not bring certain things into our house…then we are not tempted. (no soft drinks, junky sweets, etc.)
    justpitchingmytent recently posted..Christmas 2011 CollageMy Profile

    December 28, 2011
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  12. I suggest playing wii with the kids. 🙂 My arms are still sore from playing a few rounds with the hubster the other day. 🙂
    Tina recently posted..Mailboxes Part 3 and Final!My Profile

    December 28, 2011
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  13. I’ve recently cut caffeine out of my life and am loving it!
    Lora recently posted..Elf FoodMy Profile

    December 28, 2011
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  14. Jackie Griebel
    Jackie Griebel

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    December 29, 2011
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  15. Julie W
    Julie W

    Try to get plenty of rest and exercise!

    December 29, 2011
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  16. Thanks for entering me!

    December 29, 2011
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  17. Betty
    Betty

    Happy New Year!

    December 29, 2011
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  18. Stacey P (cosaver213)
    Stacey P (cosaver213)

    Hope you are feeling better 🙂

    spaller213 (at) gmail (dot) com

    December 29, 2011
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  19. Ann Hoag
    Ann Hoag

    I am in the cleaning and organizing mood after Christmas. Would love the natural cleaning products for my housework.

    December 29, 2011
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  20. kellie t
    kellie t

    exercise!

    December 29, 2011
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  21. Lo
    Lo

    I’d love to keep my home healthier with these products.

    December 29, 2011
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  22. Amanda
    Amanda

    Drink plenty of water and stay active

    sweetlikecandy1688 at gmail dot com

    December 29, 2011
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  23. Laura
    Laura

    We got one of those new lysol no-touch hand soap systems for christmas…hopefully that’ll help in warding off the bug in our house for a little while!

    lmerritt49903@gmail.com

    December 30, 2011
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  24. Diana Bradford Hatch
    Diana Bradford Hatch

    Thanks for the giveaway

    December 30, 2011
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  25. Jessica Peeling
    Jessica Peeling

    Thanks for the great giveaway! Maybe if I kept a log about my exercise and eating habits I could improve them. I have trouble staying away from Diet Pepsi..even though its Diet I should be switching to water.

    December 30, 2011
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  26. Kristi S
    Kristi S

    My tip is to wash your hands and to make sure that you are getting plenty of vitamin C!

    December 30, 2011
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  27. Beth R
    Beth R

    Thanks for the giveaway

    December 30, 2011
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  28. Melissa Wilson
    Melissa Wilson

    i kick the diets and excerise til after the 1st of the year, then i buckle down!

    December 30, 2011
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  29. Debra F
    Debra F

    I’ve been working at eatting healthier and unfortunately blew it over the holidays. (We have not only the normal holidays but also 3 birthdays and an anniversary this month!) my best tip is to accept failure but get back on track as soon as possible!
    crochet4hats[at]gmail[dot]com

    December 30, 2011
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  30. Jennifer Clay
    Jennifer Clay

    I love natural house! Thanks for the giveaway!

    December 30, 2011
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  31. Kathy Schoenherr
    Kathy Schoenherr

    Thank for the chance to win!

    December 30, 2011
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  32. cw
    cw

    exercise and get outside every day

    December 30, 2011
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  33. amy warren
    amy warren

    great giveaway!

    December 30, 2011
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  34. Debbie jackson
    Debbie jackson

    fresh veggies make us healthier at our house

    December 30, 2011
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