Why I absolutely MUST complete 790 Mountain Climbers before the stroke of midnight tonight.

This past August, I committed to conquering 2,330 reps of Mountain Climbers before Oct 1st arrived. As of today, I’ve completed only 1,540 climbers — still 790 to go. It’s gonna be a beyotch, but I WILL get all 790 mountain climbers done before the stroke of midnight tonight.

Talk about one helluva workout. It’s my own fault I’m stuck with so many reps still left to do at the last minute (please slap me). But I’m not a quitter and refuse to fail this challenge. I will get it done. BOOM!

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My Complete Meal Plan For This Week

Since I had to get my meal plan written up, I figured, why not share it with you! My eats during the day tend to be kinda redundant, yet uber-healthy. As for my dinners, I gnaw on whatever I’ve planned for the family. I’m in the process of weaning them INTO healthiness, so you’ll see that my dinners lean towards traditional.

My workouts will focus on strength and HIIT cardio. And although I might sneak in a Hershey’s Kiss or two, there are no sweets in this week’s plan. I inhaled large slices of birthday cake this past weekend, which means no further indulgences for at least two weeks.

MONDAY

Breakfast: Chocolate Shakeology (blended with banana, water & ice)Mid-morning Snack: Tazo Wild Orange TeaLunch: PB & J and steamed broccoli ~ this is lunch at home with the kidsMid-day Snack: 2 cups Ito En green teaDinner: Baked potato with chili, light cheddar & fresh broccoliEvening Snack (optional): Coffee or tea

TUESDAY

Breakfast: Chocolate Shakeology (blended with banana, water & ice)Mid-morning Snack: Tazo Wild Orange TeaLunch: Baked salmon with sauteed mushrooms & spinachMid-day Snack: 2 cups Ito En green teaDinner: Rice pilaf with Cajun grilled shrimpEvening Snack (optional): Coffee or tea

WEDNESDAY

Breakfast: Banana Chobani with fresh banana slicesMid-morning Snack: Tazo Wild Orange TeaLunch: 2 hard boiled eggs, bowl of raw spinach with dressing, 2 slices Ezekiel breadMid-day Snack: 2 cups Ito En green teaDinner: Homemade breaded chicken strips with baked sweet potato friesEvening Snack (optional): Coffee or tea

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Breakfast: Chocolate Shakeology (blended with banana, water & ice)Mid-morning Snack: Tazo Wild Orange TeaLunch: Baked Tilapia with steamed broccoli, 1 slice Ezekiel breadMid-day Snack: 2 cups Ito En green teaDinner: Thai Curry Chicken with vegetables
Evening Snack (optional): Coffee or tea

…and now I leave you with a rude conversation as spoken by Greedy Kid #1…

GK#1: Mom, you look hot.

Me: Oh wow. I do!? Thanks!

GK #1: No mom. Not THAT kind of hot. You look too warm in your clothes. Like you’re wearing too many layers or something.

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Sex and the City - The Complete Second Season [VHS]

A smart and savvy (albeit highly stylized) look at the single lives of four thirtysomething Manhattan women, Sex and the City: The Complete Second Season builds on the foundation of its first season with plot arcs that are both hilarious and heartfelt, taking the show from breakout hit to true pop-culture phenomenon. Relationship epiphanies coexist happily alongside farcical plots and zingy one-liners, resulting in emotionally satisfying episodes that feature the sharp kind of character-defining dialogue that seems to have disappeared from the rest of TV long ago. When last we left the NYC gals, Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) had just broken up with a commitment-phobic Mr. Big (Chris Noth), but fans of Noth's seductive-yet-distant rake didn't have to wait long until he was back in the picture, as he and Carrie tried to make another go of it. Their relationship evolution, from reunion to second breakup, provides the core of the second season. The fittingly titled and keenly observed episode "Evolution" found Carrie trying to leave a few feminine belongings at Mr. Big's apartment with little success, charting the challenges and limits of intimacy. And the season's finale, "Ex and the City," was a melancholy goodbye for Carrie and Big that took its cue from The Way We Were. It wasn't all angst, though: among other adventures, Charlotte (Kristin Davis) puzzles over whether one of her beaus was "gay-straight" or "straight-gay"; Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) tries to date a guy who insists on having sex only in places where they might get caught; and Samantha (the exquisite Kim Cattrall) copes with dates who range from, um, not big enough to far too big--with numerous stops in between. Through it all, the four actresses cohered into a solid ensemble that played on their complex relationships among themselves as well as with men; in two short years, Parker and company became one of the best TV casts in over a decade. And to top it all off, the second season offers 18 episodes, six more than the first. Sometimes size really can make a difference! --Mark Englehart

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Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook

The trusted classic from Weight Watchers is back and better than ever!

The most trusted name in healthy lifestyle, Weight Watchers leads the way to eating well-and losing weight. Packed with 500 recipes for every occasion, this book is delicious proof that healthy eating means you don't have to give up your favorite foods. It's so easy to enjoy meals with family and friends-holidays or everyday-with these tempting recipes that both beginners and experienced cooks will love.

This newest edition has everything you'll need to cook-and eat-in a healthier way: included is a new chapter with slow cooker recipes, hundreds of tips, helpful how-to photography, sidebars filled with must-have advice, and plenty of fresh ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beyond. An added feature: all recipes have been tagged for skill level. This book has been completely redesigned and boasts all new photography. And, of course, this revised edition includes the latest information on the popular and successful Weight Watchers program.

• Includes more than 60 gorgeous full-color recipe photos and instructive how-to images
• Features more than 500 recipes, including essential basics, breakfasts, lunches, soups and stews, vegetarian meals, baked goods, and desserts
• Now with more whole grain and vegetable dishes that help you eat healthier and stay full longer
• New design adds a fresh and contemporary spin to this trusted classic

Selected Recipes from Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook

Nachos Grandes

Caramelized Onion, Fig, and Stilton Pizza

Portobello and Ham Bruschetta, Roasted Vegetable Crostini, and Caramelized Garlic Toasts

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Firm: Complete Aerobic Weight Training [VHS]

This 52-minute video from 1992 combines low-impact and step aerobics with strength training. You keep the heart rate elevated for fat burning and cardiovascular conditioning while working the muscles. Jayne Poteet leads a class of fit exercisers of varying ages through a workout that's as tough as you want to make it, depending on how heavy your weights and how high your step. The aerobic moves are basic--no patterns, no complicated footwork--so beginners can manage the workout. The strength moves are sometimes combined with aerobic moves and sometimes isolated, and they are done slowly for safety and effectiveness. This is a well-designed workout except that the largest upper-body muscles (chest and midback) are left for the end (they're most efficiently worked early in a workout) and the shoulder presses start behind the neck (they're safer starting in front of the shoulders). Poteet includes both upper- and lower-body strength moves, but emphasizes the lower body. You'll need a barbell, dumbbells, a tall (14-inch) step, and a medium step. --Joan Price

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