Great job to everyone!  Congratulations to Tonya and Lisa.  What great competitors.  They have been very close during this Challenge.  Tonya is the winner of a spa pedicure and Lisa is the winner of an Academy gift card.   I hope each one of you will join us for the 20 Minute Challenge II.

You made it!  Way to go!  I know that trying to fit in exercise somehow everyday can be a challenge.  I am proud of each one of you for giving it your best and challenging yourself in a new way! Today is the last workout for this Challenge.  We will start the 20 Minute Challenge II on July 7th.  If you are interested in joining our next challenge, email me at emullins00@cox.net.  Also, for some last minute bonus points check out the point tracker and if you can encourage someone to join the next challenge, you can get 15 extra bonus points.  Also, if you have not had a chance to submit your payments, please remember to do so!  Thanks!

Last Workout Video and second to last workout!  You all have done a good job trying to complete the workouts.  I know it is easy to let our busy lives distract us from getting in our exercise.  Keep up the good work!  Remember all points due tomorrow by 10 PM.  Thanks!

Another workout with Me!  How fun!  I need some volunteers for future workouts.  If you want to earn some mega points, give me a shout that way we can help each other out!  Don't be shy!  Enjoy today's workout!

This is it Folks!  Your points must be submitted by Friday at 10 pm.  I will announce the winners on Saturday!  Get those last few points...you never know who is waiting to submit their points or who will jump ahead at the last minute!  Keep up the good work!

Sorry about not having this workout up and ready earlier this morning!  We are heading back home today!  Everyone give yourself 2 extra bonus points for Friday's Bonus Points Question.  I did not post one for Friday, but I want you to get the extra points.  Today's workout should pop up immediately when you click on the Workouts Tab.  Have fun! 

Day 15!  Way to go!  Only 5 more days!  How do you feel!  Are you in a groove now?  I hope so!  Hang in there if you have had a rough week, you can still finish strong.  

Today is a great Core Workout.  You really target your midsection along with glutes and hips.  See if your posture improves after this workout! 

Today's workout is alot of fun!  You will get your heartrate up and feel great when you are through!  Luke and Amy did a great job demonstrating for us!  Remember if you are pregnant, you may want to stick with the low impact version and take a break if needed.  You don't want your heartrate to get too high.  If your body gets too hot, then the baby is going to feel the effects of that.  Also, how much water is everyone drinking?  Do a H2o check today and see how much water you are consuming?  If you are thirsty, then you are probably already dehydrated.  Try to keep a bottle of water handy at all times!  Enjoy your workouts!

Today walk a mile and see how fast you can do it in!  Your goal is to try to get it done in under 20 minutes.  For every minute you do it under the 20 minute mark, giver yourself 2 extra points per minute.  Post your time under the Grumble Column.  Good luck!

Half way through the Challenge...get ready for some great workouts!  We have had some very gracious helpers with pictures and videos.  How are YOU doing?  Are you finding it hard to fit in your 20 Minute Workouts?  Here are some suggestions to help motivate you:

1.   Do it first thing in the morning...before you shower.  You will help jumpstart you day!

2.   Grab a workout partner.  Motivation by numbers goes along way in reaching a goal!

3.   Find you some new tunes to listen to.  Music has a way of getting your blood flowing and your booty going!

4.   Tell a friend about your fitness goals, so they can help keep you accountable.

5.   Schedule yourself a time slot.  Sometimes we do so much for others that we forget about taking care of ourselves.  You deserve at least those 20 Minutes!

Woohoo!  You have completed Week 2!  What an accomplishment!  Keep on moving and before you know it this will become a habit you not only look forward too but your body will crave.  I know it sounds crazy, but trust me your body feels better when it works more efficiently.  By daily challenging your heart, you are extending your life and making it a healthier one!  Way to go...keep it up!

What has been your favorite workout so far?!  Post under the Grumble Column for today's point tracker bonus points!  Also, feel free to tell me how your body is feeling now that you are almost done with week two!  Your body should be adjusting somewhat to the new movements and muscles that you have awakened! 

Get your hips ready to shake it with the pregnant lady!  Either way get ready to get your heart rate up with the workout and maybe some laughter at my expense!  It's okay...I laughed too!  Enjoy today's workout! 

Today's workout my friend Kristy was kind enough to be my model.  She was a brave soul!  I need more of those so if you want to get some extra points...I may just call some of you out...of course you can always say no!  But, I hope you won't! 

The start of a new week's worth of workouts!  How are things going for you?  Are the instructions easy to understand?  Do you need suggestions on how to modify an exercise?  If so, just post a comment on the Grumble Column and I will try to help you out!  How did your abs feel after the All Abs Workout?  I love to hear your input so don't be shy!

Congratulations!  You have completed your first week of the 20 Minute Challenge.  Your body may be sore, but have you found that you have more energy to complete every day task?!  If you haven't hit this point yet, keep working at it...it WILL come!  You will be amazed at what you can accomplish and the motivation it will give to others!  Keep up the great work...I have a feeling that this is going to be a competitive bunch...I am anxious to see how this Challenge turns out!

Hang in there... the first week is almost over!  The soreness you are feeling will go away as your body adjusts to all this new activity you are introducing to it!  Keep up the hard work!  You are doing a great job!  Check out the first All Abs Workout under the Workout Tab. 

Today is your first workout video.  Andrea did a great job of demonstrating each move for today's workout. I hope you enjoy the mid-week break with the video!  If you are interested in earning extra bonus points, volunteer to be a model/actoress in future workouts.  You will be awarded 15 extra points for a video and 10 extra for pictures. 

Also, this week look for an Extra All Abs Workout!  We had a few requests...so be ready!

Well...how was your first day?!  Are you finding the website easy to navigate?  How does your body feel?  If you are already sore today, dont worry you might be a little bit more sore each day of this week.  Your body is adjusting to something new.  A little bit of discomfort and soreness is okay.  If you are very, very sore take it easy on your self and do what you can.  Remember, the goal is to do something every day, not to kill yourself the first few days, make yourself miserable and then quit.  It is all about perisistant consistance!  You can do it!  Always feel free to leave me a message on the Grumble Column or email me at emullins00@cox.net.

We welcome you to the first day of the June 20 Minute Challenge.  You will find the first workout by hovering over the Workout menu selection and letting the menu drop down and by selecting Workout Day 1, you can also just click the Workout Day 1 link below.  If you have any comments or questions just post them in the Grumble Column.  We look forward to your success.

Workout Day 1