February Burpee Challenge

So, how did it go?  Today is the 28th and, if you started February 1 and followed the plan, today you should be doing 30 burpees.  In a row.  No stopping.

So, are you?
I can tell you, honestly, that I am not.  Burpees are very challenging for me.  I get winded so quickly and, although it has improved, I am still a weakling when it comes to upper body strength.  So, I get to 15 or 20 and have to take a breather.  And my form starts to suck, so I need to rest.  I walk around, get my heart rate down and bit, and finish out my alotted number.
Don't quit until you have finished, but break when you need to.

Changes
Thanks to the burpee challenge I do notice some changes in my body.

1. My arms feel and look more defined.
2. I am getting less winded after doing burpees, which can only help with running and biking.
3. My push-up form is better.
4. I am even better at counting now.  :)

So, how about you?  What changes are you noticing thanks to the Burpee Challenge?

The Challenge has been a big success on Pinterest, with lots of pinning and re-pinning.  THANK YOU to all of my readers for sharing.  I am changing the name of the post to remove "February" and just have it be called the Burpee Challenge so that we can still use it as a guide to build strength and cardio health.  To see the updated post click here and scroll down to use the "Pin It" button to share the fun!

Thanks for participating and be on the lookout for more monthly challenges.  This was fun!

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Let's Be Friends Week 4

Hooray!  It's Monday!  What?  You aren't excited about Monday?
Hmmm, okay.  
I have had a pretty bleh Monday to start, too.
I decided to let E sleep in this morning since he was up late watching the Super Bowl.  I teach a Pilates class near by at 10:30 and planned to take him to school on my way.  When he first woke up he came out to the kitchen to tell me that he thought that JF and I didn't buy enough food this weekend.  I should add that he asked me to sit down and talk about it with him.
Then, when he looked at the clock, it was 8:57 am, he said: "What?! School started 17 minutes ago!  I have specials (like art, music, gym) in the morning and getting there right when they start isn't really...fun."
So much for being the cool mom.   So, there's my Monday morning.  But the day has gotten better with an interval run, bright sunshine, and the chance to hang out at home.
PLUS it is Let's Be Friends Monday, right?

This week I want to know about coffee!

Coffee or Tea?
Coffee.  I like tea, the history and ritual of it, the health benefits based on what leaves the tea is made from.  But, I am a coffee girl for sure.

How do you take it?
Black.  In college I drank it black, then somewhere in there needed cream or soymilk or some sort of add-in, but in the last year I have gone back to drinking black coffee and I LOVE it!

What is your favorite coffee house drink?
2% latte
OR
Green Tea Frappucino if I am at Starbucks.  No whip.  Have you had it?  It's matcha green tea powder with the milk of your choice blended with ice.  So very tasty!  

Okay.  Now it's your turn!
Bloggers, write a post and link up in the space below!  If you are having fun with this link-up I would love it if you invite some of your blogging friends over!  Please and thanks :)



Non-bloggers, just leave your answers in the comment space below.

Two things to add:

Make sure you enter the giveaway for this Mantra Whisdoms Bliss bracelet!  Drawing ends tonight at midnight.

Have you joined my burpee challenge?  It's a quick and complete workout and by the end of the month you could be doing 30!  Join me!

Have a great week!