9:45 AM the cannon went off for the start of the 3 mile Heart Run at the Whitestown Vets. I teared up a little as I hit me just how long ago it was the first and last time I did a run of any kind. I was 23 and I pushed myself to injury and to dissapointment in 1999. Here I am now at 34. It went by quicker than I thought and though I had to walk some points (a lot of other people did too), I still ran nearly 2 of the 3 miles, including almost the entire way from Notre Dame to the finish l... Read more...

Well I met with a trainer on Tuesday of this past week. His name is John and he was great explaining the weight machines and doing a chart for me. He was very patient and took his time with me which I really appreciated. Yesterday, 03/06/10 I did the Heart Run & Walk (3 miles) and my feet were sore afterwards. I know now to invest in a good pair of walking shoes!  Today, I went to the gym and worked out 30 minutes. I saw Jeff there and he is really do... Read more...

On Saturday, March 13, from 11-1 the Mt. Markham Jr. Optimist Club will host a Carnival at the Mt. Markham Elementary School, Fairground Road in West Winfield. There will be lots of fun games to play and great prizes to win. Also, you can give someone a pie in the face. Many teachers have signed up to get a pie in the face. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and our local youth programs. Refreshments will be available. Come join the fun!... Read more...

Our Lady of Lourdes defeats Holy Trinity to win Junior High CYO Championship.  ... Read more...

Last week was another challenging week. Good workout Monday, headcold Tuesday and Wednesday, Snowstorm Thursday and Friday. At least I got a good workout Saturday with Jeff, Fern, Danielle and Harron! It was great seeing everyone and getting feedback & encouragement about this program. It's also encouraging seeing the strong numbers coming in from everyone. I put in a good workout today and i'm feeling good. Heart Run/Walk is Saturday!... Read more...

New weights are up on the site, we have people that are almost at the mark check it out!!!... Read more...

  I haven't met with a trainer yet...I think I am actually looking forward to seeing what he/she has to say.  Keep up the GOOD work everyone!!!  You are all so inspiring!!  :) ... Read more...

Met with one of the Trainers from The Fitness Mill on Friday. He walked me through a regiment to follow. Continued it today. (Tuesday 23rd).  last week I could bairly do 10 mins on a cycle. Today I reached a goal of 15 mins!! I know it doesnt seem like much but all I can say is if You never had the opportunity to work out and just starting Out, Try it. I actually felt like going further. Thats the goal tomorrow. I'm not as sore as I was when I first started out. Going to continue. Thanks fo... Read more...

WOW!...everyone seems to be doing great!!!I can't believe it has been 2 weeks since the challenge started.  Time flies!!  I have not been weighed in since the challenge..so I hope I am doing well. I have been getting to the gym as much as possible...and have tried to modify my diet. I am determined to do this!!!... Read more...

I was off to a slow start with the working out part. I focused a lot on the diet. However, I know to be successful, excercise must be incorporated to achieve a healthier lifestyle.  Since I began the challenge on 02/06/10 I've lost 9 lbs since my last weigh in on Sunday 02/21/10. I know I will need to get to the gym more often during the week and on weekends which I am planning to do.  ... Read more...

I actually thought that because putting on this weight so quickly it would come off just as easily.  Was I ever wrong.  I refuse to lose this challenge so I am working very hard.  Beginning on Monday, I will be in to work out every day until I achieve my goal.     ... Read more...

Been to the gym twice this week. Never really had a gym membership before. Defanatly a challenge even for the 2 days I was there. Used the track after streaching and made it 5 laps till I had to walk it. then 2 more laps jogging and 5 more walking. A bit of different weights and after 45 minutes I called it a day. Day 2 was exactly the same with a 10 minute slow workout on a cycle . That 10 minutes felt like a lifetime . A bit sore getting out of bed this morning and at work for most of the d... Read more...

Monday 2/22/10: I put in a wicked workout Saturday on the Eliptical machine and sweated off 442 calories in 30 minutes. The rest of the weekend I did what's so easy for us to do... give into temptation and ate a little more than I should have. It wasn't huge, but it was enough. This morning I went back at it and tried to stay on track with the diet better today. So far so good. 1/2 mile run to warmup, full muscle workout... Read more...

You can make all of your posts right here for the 2010 Challenge.... Read more...

Make sure you log in and let me know what is going on in Central New York!  As you all know we are Central New York's LEADER in contest giveaways on the internet!!!... Read more...