Fit Stanley and Weekly Report

Well, I know Fit Stanley is in good hands with Jean, Travis and family.  I just hope they're keeping him busy and that we get to read all about his first active adventure soon.  Can't wait!

I realize that I need to summarize the weekly reports that come in from the surveys so we can all make a more informed vote on the winner when that day comes at year's end.

Dad reported getting several workouts in last week and is hoping to add a couple more this week.  He also conveyed his excitement for meeting Fit Stanley soon!  Mom told me that several mornings last week, she did some pre-shower exercises and stretches to get her going for the day.  Awesome.  My week was slightly above average.  Exercising was a bit interesting since I hurt my foot but I modified and got some good workouts in; just not as many as I'd like.  My dietary habits are still challenging me but I hope to have some progress to report on that soon.  One of my boot campers recommended I watch "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead," on Hulu.  It's totally gotten her to clean up her act eating-wise and she hasn't even had the desire to eat her usual junk for weeks now.  I'll let you know how it is!  Keith has extended several of his bike rides home from work when he's had the time and got in a few upper body strength workouts as well.  I think there's some other good stuff going on out there, but we won't know unless they report in!

Keep (start) reporting - good or bad - it'll help keep you on track!

I am sorry I didn't get a challenge issued for April.  I was so preoccupied with getting the Fit Stanley project underway that time just slipped away from me.  But Mom gave me a good idea for May's challenge, so watch for that coming up!

Here's to a healthy, productive week!

Fit Stanley's Already Working Hard!

I love it!  The Johnson Family is already off and running with the Fit Stanley project!  Chrystie and Steph didn't even wait around for the "official" Fit Stanley to arrive - they made their own personalized Stanleys and put him to work! 

He looks pretty happy.  I'm guessing this is pre-workout.

I think Stanley's winning the race.

I'm not even sure who this little acrobat is... Lex?  Danika?  Livy?
Stanley looks like he's having fun!

Cutest little dumbbell I've ever seen!

Can't wait to see how this guy looks in about 6 months!

This is a great warm-up for when the real Fit Stanley comes to visit.  Can't wait to see more pictures!

Keep it up!!!!!!

FIT STANLEY!



 

Meet Fit Stanley. He’s coming for a visit very soon. He’s ready for an active adventure (or just a routine workout) with you and your family.

This is Rock holding Fit Stanley.
He's the son of one of my Boot Campers. Tough kid.

Here’s his story:

Hans, Franz and Richard Simmons found Stanley in the garage. Stanley’s mirror had fallen on top of him as he stood in front of it flexing his muscles. Stanley was as flat as a whole-grain, gluten-free tortilla. Stanley went to the doctor where he was declared, “flat, but still fit.”

Stanley liked being flat. When he dropped a dumbbell on his foot, it didn’t hurt because it was already flat. When he rode his bike, he had no wind drag because he was very aerodynamic.

But what Stanley liked most about being flat, was fitting into an envelope and being sent to his friends and family to join in on their fitness adventures.

He hopes to go places and do things he’s never done before this year with the Johnson family. Help Fit Stanley stay in “shape” by including him in some of your fitness endeavors this year. It can be a creative new activity or just part of your regular routine. He likes it all! Just don’t let him sit around for long and get dusty. He gets really cranky.

Fit Stanley has already been on several outings with the Keith Johnson family and he’s ready for more!

When you receive him follow the instructions and pass him along!



Backyard hopscotch.

More hopping than scotching for Zoey.





He just kept smiling the whole time.



Fit Stanley accompanying me to Boot Camp at the park.
I was doing uphill lunges with a 10-lb. medicine ball but with him it was, like, 10.00000000000001 lbs!
Yeah, thanks Stanley!

Mixed Bag

Well, thanks to the Weekly Progress Report surveys I know how several of you did this week. And, as I expected, it was quite a mixed bag of results! I'm glad to hear of the good stuff going on out there and I appreciate those with a less-than-stellar week still letting me know what's going on.

Remember, it's about progress, not perfection. So don't let the poopy-licious days/weeks/months get ya down. If you can bounce back... or even just slowly ease yourself back... from some rough days/weeks and make the next week even a little healthier, then you're making progress!

Just a bit of advice based on some of the comments I received: When your time/energy/mood is not conducive to exercise or working on your fitness goals, try to at least spend a few minutes breathing deep, thinking calm thoughts and stretching a bit. It doesn't take much time or energy and, holy cow, does it make you feel a ton better! Try it next time you haven't been able to do anything else "healthy-ish" and hopefully it will help get you back on track when you're willing and able.

And don't give up those great family traditions that might include some not-so-healthy elements. Those are important family feel-good times. They usually only happen every once in a while and we just need to enjoy them and get back to our normal, healthier lifestyles ASAP!

Let's make it a good week!

Good General Conference Advice To Help Us Overcome Lazy

Imagine that! We got some amazing counsel from our leaders at General Conference. Glad I listened! One particular concept stood out to me because, while it applies to our eternal spiritual salvation, it can be totally applied to our physical health and happiness, as well.

Elder Neil L. Anderson said, "Our journey of discipleship is not a dash around the track, nor is it even comparable to a lengthy marathon. It is a life-long migration toward a more celestial world."

Can't that totally be said about our journey to optimal health and happiness: It is a life-long migration toward a more healthful, un-lazy lifestyle.

I also extracted these thoughts from a few of his later comments: Not every day is our best performance. We'll have our ups and downs over the weeks/months/years (physically, emotionally, spiritually) but it's the consistancy of our efforts - both large and small - that gets us to our ultimate goals.

So, that being said: make the small effort to stay focused on your Golden Sneaker goals by filling out the Weekly Progress Report survey! I can't wait to see how many of you made the effort to march!

I also can't wait to introduce the next phase of our Golden Sneaker Challenge very soon. Let's just say Fit Stanley is a name with whom you will soon become familiar. He's coming to visit each one of you!

Stay tuned....