it's march!

are you ready to ROCK your body?  :D

say yes!

i went to our house in the country today and cleaned all day.
DEEP clean.
i loved it.
1. it was QUIET....so quiet
2. it feels good to clean something really well.
3. i like my new space and i love change and i love this sweet house
4. the kitchen is very Mad Men/betty draper and is almost identical to my grandmothers so i thought about her a lot today...thought about her moving into that kitchen for the first time long ago...it even sounds like her kitchen did the way the cabinets close and how they feel.

                     

at 12:30 i put down my sponges and took off for a run.
because it's march 1st.
and boy did i try every which way to talk myself out of it.

but i did it.
and LOVED it....it was a perfect sunny day here and i ran on the country roads.
i walked 10 minutes and ran 50 minutes.

also in march i am watching what i eat much more closely.

here is my ROCK your BODY tip for the day.....

myfitnesspal.com 
i use that app on my phone and record everything i eat.


it has a search button so anything you eat you can find it....it has everything!  
type in non fat sugar free peppermint latte....there it is!
type in fiesta salad Doc Greens....there it is!

you can track your calories and then my favorite part....record your exercise for the day and suddenly a bunch of calories disappear!  i LOVE doing that part.
it has place for you to weigh in if you want, join groups, read their blog, go to their facebook page.



MFP has no idea who i am, i just thought you'd like this app for your phone too!

so my challenge #1 to you for tomorrow...
download that app OR just login and become a member online.
i am not being obsessive about what i eat but when you write down everything....you really do eat less.

AND challenge #2 is to go exercise.
go walk for 30 mintues....or run....just get moving.
you will feel SO MUCH better than if you don't.

 

p.s.  i challenged myself to make it 100 miles in march.
        it will be very hard.
        and i will count walking too...sometimes i just can't run another step.
        100 miles in march.
        boom.

4 miles down and 96 to go.  :)

(sorry about the syrupy sugary post below....it was written before march 1...and tomorrow's too....you'll see)

are you joining me?
say hello in the comments is you are Rockin' out with me!! 

 

Comments

[beth e.]

rockin the body with you all the way from vancouver island british columbia. just did level 2 jillian michaels 30 day shred. shoulders burning. sipping some green tea and having a bit of plain greek yogurt with fresh strawberries and a sprinkle of granola. sending you good energy for tomorrow! p.s. love the new kitchen,very cute.

[lauren]

I ran my first 3 1/2 miles post-baby today (she was born Christmas morning) but I'm going to step it up quickly since I'm running a half marathon in may & just registered for a half ironman (triathlon) in August! March 1st kicked it all off for me! yeah!

[Sheri]

awesome idea - i'm going to rockin' out too. 100 miles in march! it's on!

[Laura Lee]

I only run if I am being chased.... :) But I am cheering you on! Amazing goal! And I am going to try my best to get back to my work out routine this month too. Seems like nothing but non stop sick kids here for two months! I am ready to feel healthy again!

[Midwest Magnolia - Melissa Lewis]

Oooh, thanks for the app tip. I will definitely be doing that. I am totally joining in on your rock the body challenge. I actually ordered some running shoes TODAY so that I can start working out, for real. Part of why I dread it is because I have awful shoes that hurt my feet. So now, I am actually looking forward to it. Thanks for the encouragement!

[keri - forever folding laundry]

I've been trying to rock this body too here for the past couple of months.
I can't believe I'm actually about to say this out loud,
but...I'm actually starting to enjoy running.
That shocks me!
I didn't think it was possible.

So...I'm with you.
I'm running tomorrow. 9am. Boom.
Let's do this.

[Leah]

Why is it that we avoid exercise so much yet it feels so good when you're done? I need to remember that feeling and exercise more.

[Karen Gerstenberger]

I am a walker, for the most part: 3 - 6 miles a day, depending on the day. I would like to work on toning what I have, but have had trouble getting motivated to change up the workout. Running hurts - I love the endorphins, but dont like the pain. I'm older than you are! ;) I did download the app - that might help with motivation. Thank you for the invitation/challenge!

[Hannah]

I'm getting married in June, so I'm definitely exercising and eating a lot healthier (and a lot less:) It's always good to know I'm not alone!

[courtney child]

Hahaha...great minds MUST think alike!! I started rockin' my body today too!! Went to the store yesterday, bought all kinds of yummy, healthy foods and started my journey on getting healthy and fit today too!! I also have the app you talked about in your post, and it is nice to be accountable for what you put in your mouth. Here's wishing us luck and success!! By the way, I love your blog...I look forward to it each and everyday!!

Thanks, Courtney

[sue]

The kitchen is very different to your other one..Are you sure you really want to do this ?

[Vanilla Bean Crafts]

I'm doing HCG this month, but I downloaded it for when I'm done!! yay!!!
Ellie

[Alisa]

Im on MFP but am very bad at logging in and tracking. I think my goal needs to be track every bite and keep moving.
is there a way to make a closed group on MFP? We could have a group of whatever march rock your body ladies.... :)

[Courtney]

I'm doing Weight Watchers but need a jolt to get back on track with that - so I'll skip MFP but I will do better with tracking on WW.

I'm ready to rock my body with you! The 100 miles in march sounds crazy hard, but I'm going to try! I'll also be counting time on my bike toward my miles because many days it's too hard to get out and walk/run but I can manage to spend 30 minutes on my bike and get a few miles in that way!

Let's do this thing!

[Karen]

Wow. This is a great app! Thank you for sharing! I really need to get on this!! ;)

[Jen@ADropintheBucket]

Totally joining you! Already got my exercise in (I'm in Scotland and usually get up early in the am before husband goes off to work to get it done), and I am going to look the app. I am doing weight watchers, but maybe this can eventually replace it!

[Michelle From Australia]

I'm doing to sit in my desk chair here in Australia and feel guilty. Whilst you run your 100 miles. Or maybe. Just maybe you might be the one to coax me into my jogging shoes. Time will tell.

p.s. I love, love, love your kitchen in the 'other' house. But I'm sure you will have this one looking 'Meg Beautiful' very soon.

Sending prayers your way for good moving weather....

[Amanda]

I LOVE that app! I downloaded it a few months ago and used it for a while but then lost interest in seeing how much garbage I ate. But now I am back in the groove. I don't run (I walk) but I love the idea of doing 100 miles in March. Don't know if I can make that goal but it will be fun to try :) Thanks so much for the inspiration!!!!

[Jamie Burdorf]

I actually downloaded this app in January and I LOVE it! I'm down 19.6 pounds in just 46 days. It's awesome. Good luck with your goals!

[Harriet]

YES! This is just the encouragement that I need. :)

[Rachel J]

Count me in!

[Jessie]

I'm with you! Love that app! Instead of giving something up for lent I decided to get back in shape! I rejoined jazzercise on Tuesday and haven't missed a day yet!

[jen]

okay...yes yes yes i will do it. committed.
or will i be committed when this is over???
{eekkk...what have i gotten myself into???}

[Katie]

Wow! 100 miles...I am training for a 1/2 marathon and figured out I will be running 88 miles in March - I am not sure how to get another 12 in...I love the idea though of setting a mileage goal...this will come in handy when I am not training for a race. Thanks for the idea!

[Michelle]

I love MFP! I had a lot of success with it last year and then got lost in too many activities but I'm back on track again! Looks like you've got yourself a great house! Enjoy!
Michelle
www.thingsthatmatter-m.blogspot.com

[Anna]

I'm a huge an of MFP! I've been tracking since right after Christmas and have lost 17 lbs just by watching the calories i've been eating. Of course, as my sweet hubby says "Just think what the number whould be if you were exercising daily!" - gotta love encouragement! So I'll join you for Rock your Body March!

[Shauna]

Rocking with you! Watching what is eaten and running! Im getting ready for a race in Newton tomorrow! Im pretty excited! Love Rock your Body March!

[Linda]

on my way htis morning. Trying to be "faithful" to go 3x a week. Quite an adjustment in thinking but my weight and diabetes demands I do something. Such a backslider; I regained so much weight back. Think I will download; need all the help I can get! No running though. Gave that up when I left the army 28 years ago. hated it!! :)

[Kimberlee Jost]

Go girl.
I am cheering you on.
And rocking my body for swimsuit season, too.
100 miles is not for me, but I am completely inspired.
Thank you. :)

[becky@oursweetpeas]

The house looks precious. I have a farm house fantasy. I love my house though so it may never be realized. :)

Anyways, I am committing to 60 miles this month. It is wimpy compared to yours but I am a walker and I am JUST starting to get back to regular exercise (now that my daughter is 19 months old and my twins are going to be starting kindergarten in the fall ;), yeah, I have NO excuses). Anyways this will still be an average of about 3 miles on ALL weekdays. I tend to over-commit so I am trying to not let myself. :) This seems do-able.

Good luck with your goals and that gorgeous house, BOTH of them. :)

[Kimberly Dial]

I will download MFP to my phone but ... the 100 miles? I feel certain that will not happen ... maybe 50 though!

[Jessica Jackson]

I love MFP! I've been using it for about 2 months and have dropped 15 pounds! I'm just now starting 30 Day Shred so I'm hoping to knock off another 40lbs before I'm through. :)

[Lori S]

I have been using MFP for about 3 weeks now! Best ap ever! Because I log everything and other people can see what I'm eating every day, it really makes it easier to NOT have that danish, or NOT go through the drive-thru just because I'm in a hurry! So far I have lost 6.5 pounds. I also just started doing the Slim in 6 video work outs.

[Lindsey]

Wow - Meg! I might be hard-pressed to WALK 50 minutes - great job RUNNING 50 minutes! Thanks for the pep-talk! I will get my exercise on!

[Cori]

good luck with your running. I can't wait to see blogs about your new place, I love your style.

[Tanya]

I'm rockin' with ya girl.
I'll take challenge two.
I'm going to tailor mine to 60 miles in March cause that's where I'm at.
I did 2 yesterday and ran for a large portion of that. That was a milestone for moi :D
Yay!!
One this is FOR SURE ~ you do feel A LOT better when you're rockin' your body....hard to get started but always always worh it.

[Lori H]

Meg, do you read Flower Patch Farmgirl's blog? Her situation includes a Draper rental kitchen too! If you don't already, check it out, I think you'd love it!

[Lisa]

I'm with jen, but here I go! Don't have a smartphone so I joined online, and I can already see that the fast-food breakfast that I treat myself with on Fridays is gonna have to stop. I'm not a runner, but I AM GOING TO START WALKING AT LEAST 4 DAYS A WEEK (do you hear that, Self?!) I've been needing this for a long time - thanks for the inspiration! ROCK ON!

[Donna]

Rock 'n and roll'n in March! WooHoo!

[shiela]

your post got me running 5.12 miles this morning (treadmill at the gym). i needed it since i had been feeling sick & yucky lately. two days ago, i signed up for the full marathon in october (on my actual 40th b-day! super crazy, ey?) i liked looking at those super creative pancakes n all. however, those syrup just kinda eeeks me out. congrats on your new place-how exciting n everything. best & warm wishes!!!

[Shannon]

This is a way better app than another one I tried and deleted. Thanks for the tip! My goal this year is to run a 5K by May. I know that's simple for plenty of people, but going from zero to a 5K is kind of a big deal. The biggest problem I'm having is the weather. I don't pay for a gym membership and some days I just can't make myself get out in the wind and wet but I am making progress. I feel better and I am super proud of myself! I like your 100 miles in March goal!

[Pensingers.blogspot.com]

I love the idea of rocking it out for the whole month! I completed my first half marathn in January, but due to injury and then habit, have fallen away since then. And boy do I miss it! I'll join you in this body rocking quest to push myself to get motivated and move my butt! I always feel so SO much better after. Thanks for this!

[Kate]

I'm in! My friend and I are doing Weight Watchers, and committed to no cheating, and exercise EVERY DAY in the month of March! Even if it is just some hand weights at home...it beats the couch. It is our March Madeness!!!!

[Annabelle]

I use myfitnesspal already and really enjoy it - I had been using a different app before, but I've found I like this one better.

I'll be joining you to rock March - signed up for www.thecolorrun.com in May (sounds right up your alley BTW, getting covered in rainbow dust on a run?!) and need to get my train on!! Don't know if I'll run 100 miles, but I definitely want to be active every day. Thanks for the motivation!

[Mindi]

I just got an iPhone on Valentine's Day and this was one of the first apps I downloaded... it really does help to record everything you eat I think. If I see how many calories it is I have to decide if it's really worth it or not.

And I haven't run in forever and I also downloaded the free Couch to 5k app and can't wait to use it. Once I complete it I want to get the 10k one... I have goals, just need to accomplish them!

I love your blog, can't wait to see what you do with the new home!!!

[Sandra Sosa]

downloaded the app to my phone and i'm ready to rock march right along with ya!!! eat your heart out swimsuit season.. cause i'm comin' for ya! LOL thanks for all the inspiration. love.. love.. love... your new country home too. that's my dream.

[Maria]

Love my fitness pal...I sync it with my Fitbit (pedometer) and love that both get me thinking about what I eat and how much I move!

Next up, couch to 5k...

I'm with you for 100 miles...hopefully will get some running in there somewhere!

[Lisa]

Thank you for sharing that app!!! I need something like that. I started exercising 3 months ago. My body feels stronger, but I've only lost 4lbs. I need to crack down on the eating. I just LOVE food! haha :)

[Cindy]

Yes! I am ready! So grateful for the inspiration. I need it! Also, thanks to you, I'm signed up the KC Color Run...a little reward for myself once I stick with this ;) They sold out incredibly fast though!! Unfortunately two of my girlfriends didn't get in. Bummer.

[Alicia D]

awesome! i am right there with you with the running and eating healthier! started running last summer which I haven't done since i was literally 12. I hadn't worked out in the past 4 years like AT ALL. now im training for the Philly Broad Street 10-miler! It's all mind over matter. Good luck with your March goals! :)

[Angela B.]

I am joining you for some March exercise madness! I downloaded the app and then got myself outside for some sledding with the kids. I couldn't find Jillian Michaels workouts on there to add as exercise- I will be trying to do those 5 days a week. I did her ripped in 30 for 3 months last year and didn't lose a pound. I think I ate all the calories I burned off. This app should help!

[Seriously Sassy Mama]

I started a 100 day challenge through my job. It has been five weeks now and I have lost 7 pounds. The inches are coming off, and I feel awesome! I love the My fitness pal app. You can also go online and use it, just in case you do not have a fancy phone. The database is awesome. I am on a quest to get to 125 before the summer. I am 132, and I will do it!

[Kameron]

I'm in! I did 3.1 miles tonight! I was proud I only walked for ~5 minutes of it. My calves are killing me but I am in! I am running a half marathon in May so I can't slack!

[Jennifer Cooper]

I love MFP. I used to do Weight Watchers online and paid $17.95/month. MFP is free and it has more foods. It's the Wikipedia of food and exercise tracking. I find it motivating to keep track and earn extra calories through exercise.

[catie]

i LOVE MFP! it's such a great app! and i love that you can scan the barcode to enter a food. so great! i also kicked march off with a great 5 mile run (long run day) and i'm training for a 10K in june.

so excited!

[shannon]

Ok I'm in! I have been going to the gym off and on for 2 months...it's about time there was some consistency....ok...so I'll go with 40 miles in March!!!!! :D (holy cow did I really just write that for the public to see?)

[Tonya]

ok...even though i'm a few days late, i'm doin' it! just downloaded the app to my phone and am going to throw on my shoes and head out the door! thanks for the kick in the pants, meg!

[Jenn]

alright you all inspired me... started P90x again last night... my shoulders are currently cursing this rock your bodyness! but my mind is happy :)

[Jenna]

I am taking (hard) exercise classes 3 nights a week and starting to train for my first 5k in years in March: YIKES!

[Tami]

I am so happy that you are settling in. It looks like a beautiful area. Blessings in your new home. Tami

[Annika]

I use that app, too! It is awesome! And it's shocking how many calories some food has that I I had thought fairly harmless a while ago! Like a tablespoon of olive oil!