Last week I shared my minimum requirements for self care, but I left something off that list: exercise. Why? Because I’m scared to put it out there since I have yet to create a regular workout schedule. Today I’m outing myself and taking Honest Tea’s #MyWellnessPledge by taking small steps to a healthier me. Keep reading to learn more about the pledge and to find out how you can win a 30-day supply of Honest Tea! (They also sent me some tea that my husband promptly took from me. What can I say? We love Honest Tea products.)
Every January, I set fitness goals for myself. I always start with good intentions but then life seems to get in the way. Turns out, I’m not the only one–according to Forbes only 8% of us keep our new year resolutions. At least this year, I can blame Mother Nature and all the snow! Those snow days threw our family schedule off kilter and working out was not a priority. Thankfully the weather is warmer and the snow is melting. So we’re now back to our regularly scheduled program.
Last fall I finally joined Amazon Prime. At first it was to get access to some television shows for the kids (and the 2-day shipping), but guess what? They have workout videos included in Amazon Prime Instant Video! That means they’re free with a Prime membership. I’ve been getting cozy with Jane Fonda and Denise Austin, right here in my home office. I’m a beginner so Jane’s workouts have been great just to get my body back into the groove. I get to try out different workout videos to find the right fit for me plust I’m cluttering my home with DVDs. (Get your free trial of Amazon Prime here.)
I usually work out in the living room but it takes a good 10 minutes to clear the floor of pillows, Legos, books, toys, or whatever the kids have left out. Now I work out in my office. Sure the space is only about 6×8 feet (including my desk and bookcase) but I just have to roll my chair out of the way. Voila! Workout space.
Sometimes my cat Pixie even joins me and Denise Austin. It’s good to have a workout partner, even if she attacks the screen while I’m exercising. I keep a bottle of water or Honest Tea on my desk to keep me hydrated. So far, I’m managing to workout twice a week, but my goal is three times a week for at least twenty minutes. Maybe I’ll hit the park for a nice walk for one of my three workouts.
Honest Tea is challenging you to take the #MyWellnessPledge too! Now through February 28th, share your wellness pledge with Honest Tewa on Twitter, and you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a 30 day supply of HONEST Tea or wristband! All you have to do is tweet your pledge to @HonestTea and tag it with#MyWellnessPledge, and you’re set.
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Honest Tea sent me some tea and challenged me to take the pledge. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.
My Wellness pledge is to eat better and drink more juices and water instead of coffee.
My wellness pledge is to cut my sugar intake and get out for more walks with my daughter!
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Yum. Honest teas are amazing. I get them often. I like the blueberry pomegranate tea best.
I'm trying to remove artificial sweeteners in my life but without adding in more sugar or honey, either 🙂
My goal is to get back on an exercise schedule this year. I love iced tea, too.
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T organize my time better. I need to exercise more too
I tried honest tea for the first time a few years ago. I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t overly sweet like many teas are now a days.
My wellness pledge is cut back on dairy.
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I'm trying to be more conscious about strengthening my core muscles to help with my back issues. 🙂
Mmmmm honest tea is so yummy! Congrats on sticking with your fitness goals!
I'm trying to cook as much from scratch as possible.
My wellness pledge is to drink more water!
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I've been trying to workout daily and make healthier meals
I've never had Honest Tea before – looks like I need to try it.
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I have been pledging to stop watching so much TV. But when I do, I make little games such as how many squats until the commercial goes off or how many socks can I match.
That's brilliant!
My wellness pledge is to consume less sugar.
I pledge to push away from the table!
My Wellness Pledge Is To Drink Water Or Tea Instead Of Soda.
My wellness pledge is to continue working out daily for at least 30 min and to get more sleep.
I pledge to workout 3x/week to get stronger!
My wellness pledge is to get more sleep and drink more water.
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Our family took a pledge to get up & move daily unplugged . It's working & we are having so much fun.
my wellness pledge is to eat more clean foods