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Mary Ann's Exercise Challenge

January 8th, 2012 at 09:31 pm

So yesterday Mary Ann invited us all to do an exercise challenge with her, sort of based on Denise's quitting smoking challenge. Basically every time we exercise for 20 minutes we put a penny in a jar. Yesterday, I did my physical therapy exercises twice, which takes a little over 20 minutes each time, so I now have two shiny pennies in my jar. For me each penny will represent a dollar and at the end of each month I will take that money and set it aside in savings.

I haven't decided what for, though. I'm leaning toward Christmas. I spent about $500 on Christmas this year. If I manage to keep up with the challenge I should be able to save around $600 in ten months.

Since for me, doing these exercises is more about rehabilitation and being able to walk normally again, rather than just getting fit, I think I already will have the incentive to do this, but adding in the pennies is a nice extra nudge in the direction of not being lazy and skipping a day or only doing them once a day.

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8 Responses to “Mary Ann's Exercise Challenge”

  1. DeniseNTexas Says:
    January 8th, 2012 at 09:38 pm 1326058718
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    I like the idea! Hopefully it will encourage you to continue the exercises. A little extra motivation has to be a good thing. Smile

  2. Thrifty Ray Says:
    January 9th, 2012 at 12:42 am 1326069772
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    What a great idea! You will realize both a physical and financial benefit from the challenge!! Cant beat that!

  3. Amber Says:
    January 9th, 2012 at 03:41 am 1326080465
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    Thanks for sharing, I think I'll join you guys as well

  4. M E 2 Says:
    January 9th, 2012 at 03:45 am 1326080727
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    I was at the gym for 45 minutes today. Should I put in $.02? I love this idea. Although to motivate ME more, I may do a nickel, dime or quarter instead of a penny.

  5. LuckyRobin Says:
    January 9th, 2012 at 04:47 am 1326084437
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    ME2, put in whatever you want. You could do a dollar if you want to! But yes, definitely two of whatever you decide to put in.

  6. Shiela Says:
    January 9th, 2012 at 04:54 am 1326084894
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    Hey I really like this idea, great way to save for christmas. I might run this idea with DH, I reckon he would go for it too.

  7. Mary Ann Says:
    January 9th, 2012 at 02:42 pm 1326120145
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    This is just so wonderful! Thanks girls for all the motivation you are providing me!! I must say that I am feeling better since using my treadmill everyday! I do 40 minutes each day but yesterday I surprised myself and did 60 minutes. I just plain feel better...plus I am also down two pounds since the first of the year!

    Hooray for all of us!!

  8. LuckyRobin Says:
    January 9th, 2012 at 04:26 pm 1326126408
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    That's great, Mary Ann. It's certainly providing me with some extra motivation to do my exercises.

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