So here's the deal. Currently, I'm working on fundraising for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundationn of America. I'm running one of their half-marathon's in Napa, California, and I have to raise at least $4,300.00 in order to go.
Want to know how you can help? Visit my donation page for more information: http://www.active.com/donate/napa09neohio/napa09MGluckl
Right now, I'm busy fundraising and working on my next new blog, but to keep you guys motivated, here is the second installment of my blog from MySpace:
Welcome to the second installment of Workout Buddy Needed, where your input matters.
It's been one hell of a week. Don't believe me?
Check out this week's video moment, and listen to how tired I am. Tip of the moment: DRINK YOUR WATER!!!
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Anyway, today is a better day. I drank plenty of fluids yesterday, and getting out of bed was a lot easier this morning...not exactly easy, but easier. I walked a long distance in the cold and snowy rain, but I feel good. I watched "The Biggest Loser Couples" and I feel motivated. I'm ready for the week to go on.
I must give a shout out to my friend "Friendly Ferret" who turned me on to a website dedicated to helping others reach their fitness goals - SparkPeople.com -
It's absolutely amazing. Not only am I tracking my food consumption and calorie burn with more ease, but It's making it a lot more fun...It's kind of like myspace for fitness. You can even make friends with other "spark people" (find me as Rainmaker_Roxy) and develop a profile page of your own. Check it out today...after you read my blog!
So back to THE TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Water!
It's important to drink plenty of it (be careful though cause there have been recent stories of people being stupid and drowning themselves by drinking too much water, no offense to the dead, but why, seriously why?).
Anyway, we've always been told that we need to drink 8 - 8 oz cups of water a day to get the amount of water we need to properly function. However, studies have shown that this is not quite true...most of us actually need to drink more, especially those in America, the overweight capital of the world.
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Why do I say this? Because the amount of water you need to consume is actually based (mainly) on how much you weigh as well as your activity level.
Want an idea of how much water you should drink in a day?
Visit About.com's Hydration Calculator
I bet when you watch this, you'll have to pee...
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All I can say is that I definitely feel more awake and present in my life when I drink plenty of water.
So how do you get your daily dose of water? I love water, plain and simple, but I know plenty of people who can't stand the taste (or lack there of). Are you one of those people? How do you make sure that you drink plenty of water everyday?
Don't forget that we all need you to participate! Spread the word, and tell your friends!!!
Something to look forward to next week: the results of my next weigh-in at Curves...oooooo the suspense is killing me!!!
OK gang, hit the showers, and I'll see you next session!
Your Workout Buddy,
Roxy!
