Happy Monday everyone! My name is Kelli and I blog over at More Bang for Your Bucks. I write a about spending money wisely- but also lots of other fun stuff about recipes, my faith, and book reviews.
This is me, with my sweet man!
I am so blessed to be taking over Abbie’s blog today for Move It Monday. Last week on my blog, I started a 40 Day Challenge for myself and others – to be physically active at least once per day for the 40 days between Nov. 15th and December 24th. You can read more here about my backstory, but basically, I need to get in better shape! {Oh, and yes, I did notice that I chose the busiest time of the year to start this challenge! But, more movement = a chance to eat some of the holiday goodies that are everywhere. you. go.}
I entitled this challenge
because I wanted something fun and catchy that would keep me motivated! And my hubby has gotten involved too- it’s been fun asking each other if we’ve “Moved it, Moved it” yet that day. I am a homeschooling mama with a still-nursing baby, plus I love to blog and read = not a lot of physically activity naturally built into my day. My husband is a pastor = lots of desk time studying, so same story for him. So we knew we had to intentional about this. Imagine us, in the middle of the day, taking turns sprinting up and down our stairs, with our 6, 4, and 1 year old children watching. This is when you employ the “do as mommy and daddy say, and not as we do” sentiment. 😉
We already feel better after almost a week of this challenge. I have shed about 5 pounds and hubby 8. Why, oh why, do men lose weight faster than us? Anyway, I am excited about what the next few weeks hold.
Oh, and you should know this. I am not a natural “fitness-ista” at all. This is something fairly new in my life- and I’d love if some of you in the same boat would join me! Even if you are already in fantastic shape {ahem, Abbie!} it would be great to have you along for the ride as well for encouragement!
So jump on over to my blog tomorrow for the next week’s installment of the series. {hint: it involves a friend, and her very own challenge to herself!}
Hope that everyone has a fabulous Thanksgiving, and thanks again Abbie for having me!
About Kelli Hays
