Make That Three Fitness Challenges for 2011

Okay, so I found another contest -- Lee Labrada has his annual Lean Body Challenge. I just signed up for it. First prize includes a cruise -- need I say more? Plus, they give you a diet and exercise program to follow.

You can check it out at -- http://labrada.com/leanbodychallenge.shtml

So who's with me? C'mon, I know that everyone has at least one fitness resolution for the New Year.

Here are some of my 2010 fitness resolutions that I'll be rolling into 2011:

1. Run a 5K in 25:30
2. Do 10 pull-ups
3. Run a half marathon in under 2 hours
4. Complete the NYC Marathon (I didn't get into the lottery last year :( -- let's see what 2011 brings)

Competing in a fitness competition is on my bucket list. But I feel like this could be the year to do it. For some reason I'm really fired up this year...probably because I decided not to have any other New Year's resolutions. LOL!

I've recently switched to twice-a-day workouts, which sounds crazier than it actually is. I get up at 5:30am and do 20-40 minutes of cardio. Then I head to the gym at lunch (I'm lucky enough to work for a company with an onsite gym) for 30-40 minutes of weights and stretching.

Since diet accounts for 80% of the effort when it comes to getting results, I've completely revamped and cleaned up my diet. Using Sparkpeople.com, I try to get 1,600 calories with a 40-40-20 switch of protein, carbs and fat. I thought it would be harder to not eat junk food (and I'm not saying that it is). But after taking those front, side and back pics of myself in a bikini for the online contests I entered, I've found my motivation!

By the way, I just read an article that said if you're confronted with a dieting temptation, make a fist and really focus on saying no. For some reason, making the fist is supposed to help (at least according to some study.)

I'd love to hear about your workouts, diet and resolutions!