I love my job!

Today I WAS going to post about this awesome inner-thigh workout my friend and I did last night after we went running, but then something way cooler happened! (Note: post on inner thigh work out still to come)

You may have heard me ramble on about the fact that my company is participating in the 100 Day Live Healthy Wellness Challange, sponsored by the Gaining Power Institute. Employees form teams of 2-10 people (I have 3 in my team) and we compete based on percentage of weight loss or average minutes of activity. My team is competing in the minutes of activity division, as one of the ringers (an active marathon runner) we brought in can't afford to lose any more weight.

The Gaining Power Institute keeps rewarding people who didn't give up and are still actively tracking and logging their progress online. About a month ago, everyone that has been consistently recording data got a stainless steel water bottle! After we hit the 50 day mark a couple weeks ago, they decided to up the stakes. Everyone that has consistently tracked was placed into a drawing for a FANTASTIC prize, AND I WON!

Check it out, a Body Champ BRM3600 Cardio Dual Trainer!

I am so excited! Now, I can sit on the elliptical/stationary bike while I watch Shedding for the Wedding (excruciatingly detailed review of Shedding for the Wedding still to come)!!
I just hope my mom doesn't flip out when I try to put this giant piece of machinery in our house. I've already pointed out that she can use it while she watches her Soap Operas everyday, so maybe that'll help grease the pot. (Is "grease the pot" a real phrase? Am I using it correctly? What does it mean? Will my mom be upset with me portraying her as some one who does nothing but flip out and watch soap operas, when in fact, she's one of the coolest people I know?)

I cannot wait until it arrives!



Note: Picture copied from Amazon.com product review page