Although we have had company, my husband and I have been very consistent with our kettlebell workouts each day. It’s fun having him home. He’s my best friend. He’s also the best workout partner ever! He was the one who got me up at 5:30 am every morning when I began my transformation and never let me talk myself out of it. Some mornings he literally pulled me by the legs to get me up. I was always thankful AFTER the workout.

That leads me to todays topic – how to choose a workout partner. You really do need to be picky when you choose one or your partner could be the reason you fail to accomplish your New Year’s resolution this coming year.

Do choose a partner with a track record of accomplishing goals regardless of obstacles in their paths and whose goals are very similar to yours.

Make sure they will hold you accountable to weekly goals.

Decide if you want someone more experienced than you to lead you, less experienced to lead, or at the same fitness level to advance together.

A partner can help bring variety to your workouts, offer feedback on technique and spot you if you like to lift heavy (which you should ladies).

It can become frustrating when you choose a partner that lacks punctuality, stick-to-it-iveness, or focus. Even more so when they see your time together as social hour.

That is why many have found my online membership site to be beneficial. It offers you the accountability you need to stay on track, there is someone to lead you and, as you progress you become a leader. Your workouts always change and challenge you.   You learn proper exercise technique through videos and feedback. 

This year we will begin 2009 with a 12 week transformation challenge. There will be prizes at the end of the challenge for the biggest transformation. Inspiration Fitness Club

Along with the transformation challenge there will be a complete nutrition course for those interested. 

Online coaching is limited to a select few so be sure and grab your spot soon.

Make 2009 your best year yet.

I took all of last week off from exercises because it was very painful. I am taking today off as well since it is still very sore. Saturday afternoon I stopped at Sam’s Club to get some water and I made my left glute hurt from using that muscle to lift the bottles into the back of the van. Ugh! I need more rest.

Hubby took me out to see the new movie Australia on Saturday. It was an awesome movie, however, I don’t recommend seeing it if you have a bruised tailbone. LOL Two and a half hours of sitting was tough to endure. I sure wasn’t thinking when I agreed to that!

Today my two younger girls completed a lapbook on Cinderella. It was a great study on forgiveness and pumpkins. It sure amazes me how people can read an ordinary childrens book and find deep messages in them. I sure haven’t been blessed with that gift.

Thanksgiving was a wonderful holiday for us. We had planned to drive down to Terre Haute and stay in a hotel, but due to my “rear troubles” we stayed home and had our usual Thanksgiving dinner. I did make some slight changes to our dinner so it was a little more healthy. We didn’t have a big dessert offering. My 11 year old made a light, sugar free pumpkin cake and we had plenty of whole wheat bread (Ugh!). I love turkey and this year we had one of the biggest yet. It didn’t fit very well in the huge container I use for brining. The legs were sticking out! It was an awesome turkey. Surprisingly, we have almost eaten the entire bird already. Wow!

Well, I hope to hear some updates on everyone’s fitness plans for 2009. I am putting together a 12 week challenge to go along with the launch of my new book. Let me know if you are interested!

Hugs~~