Are You Ready for the Challenge?

As I was reading a few other blogs this morning, the trend of the day seems to be, "Wow. I can't believe it's a new year already." And I have to agree with them.  Britt and I were just reflecting on the Monday, the last day of the year, on how this time last year I got stranded at her apartment for a few days, including the first day of the new year of 2012, and we were planning this blog.  We set out to make lifestyle changes as many do on the first of the year, and we chose to blog together as a way to document those changes.  Also like many others, our lives became busier and busier as the year went on and as new jobs, school, travels, new additions to the family, and many other things came onto the scene.  In the midst of all of that, we weren't exactly the most faithful bloggers, and honestly, not completely faithful to our New Year's Resolutions. But the attitude that I feel right now is, what year better than 2013 to finally get it right, right?

I'm guessing by now you've figured out that you're reading a blog post written by LINDSAY, not Britt.  And you're probably saying to yourself, "Wait, I thought Brittany just said in the last blog post that she and Lindsay "Broke up" via blogging? Even if you're not asking yourself that question, I'll answer it anyway.  Yes, we did break up via blogging, but we're back together and ready to face a new year of change together--better and more fiercely than ever! Don't you just love mended relationships? I do!

At the end of 2013 (which I know will be here before I even realize that it started), we hope to be changed for the better in many areas - spiritually, physically, mentally, intellectually, and more.  I feel a determination to NOT be writing this same, "Ok, let's try again" blog post on January 1st, 2014.

So, what's our plan you may ask? Well, as we look back on our weight loss and fitness journey of 2012, we see MANY ups and downs of motivation.  And what hope of success is there when you have no motivation?  Therefore, we pinpointed that inconsistency as the main root of our struggles.

As a result, my brilliant and lovely sister devised a challenge for the both of us to take:

We will be taking the "Mile a Day" challenge to combine our love of Instagram and our desire for accomplishment in order to make success!

Here's how it works:

We both devote time during every day (no exceptions!) to complete a mile of exercise.  ANY type of exercise! Running, Jogging, Walking, Swimming, Biking, Roller blading, Snowboaring, and the list could go on and on!


I plan to be doing alot of my miles via biking with my awesome new bike! (shown here by Miss Brittany)


At the end of the mile each day, we will take an Instagram photo to document and remember that day's mile, while using the hastag #mileaday.

We're not alone on this one...we got the idea from another blogger named Elise Blaha (http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/golden/2012/11/a-mile-a-day.html), and many others, like us, have joined in too!

Of course, there will definitely be times when we go above and beyond that one mile, but the idea is that  no matter what, we will get at least a mile of exercise EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. And have fun with Instagram while we're at it!

We hope that you will choose to take on the "Mile a Day" challenge with us! Request to follow us on Instagram so you can follow our miles! martin2132 (me) and bmartin1232 (britt) We look forward to
sharing it with you!

Are you ready for the challenge?

*Motivation for 2013 Weight Loss Goals: