Three Q Thursday (and a Giveaway!)

on April 19, 2012
in FAQ Mondays

After six years of owning the dogs, I finally did this:

IMG_8712

IMG_8711

It’s raining kibble. Hallelujah! It’s raining kibble.

 

Amen.

IMG_8716

IMG_8719

IMG_8713

I felt like I was feeding chickens on the farm.  Here, chickie… chickie.

 

My breakfast was served in a bowl, not on the floor.

IMG_8720

Rice Chex (new random obsession)

Vanilla Greek yogurt

Strawberries

Cashews

IMG_8725

FAQ Monday Thursday

 

FAQ Mondays totally slipped my mind.  It’s not too late to play the game, is it?  If you want to play along, I’m giving away two copies of the upcoming Healthy Tipping Point book (it comes out on May 1!) to two random commenters.  So share your FAQ answers, too!  I’ll pick the winners tomorrow AM.

IMG_8727

What’s your long-term fitness goal?  I would really love to do a Half Ironman one day.  Not anytime soon, though!  A full Ironman sounds really awesome, but I’ve done a marathon and a century (100 mile) bike ride before separately and both events were so excruciating that I really can’t imagine doing both plus a long swim.  A Half Ironman seems very challenging but somewhat realistic… down the road.

 

If you could make up any two rules (no matter how ridiculous) and everyone had to follow them, what would they be?  I would require a mandatory siesta for all workers across America.  Every day, at 2 PM, everyone had to go home for an hour and take a nap.  I would also institute a mean tax / kindness deduction.  If you were mean to someone – whether you’re an adult with road rage or a little kid being a bully – you were fined a small amount.  Similarly, if you went out of your way to be kind, you got a little break on your taxes. 

 

What’s currently in your purse? My camera, my wallet, my cell phone, an old lady pill box with prenatal vitamins, a half-dozen receipts, loose change, several DHA supplements that are just rolling around loose, lip chap, business cards, a hair tie, a pen, and a packet of Post-Its for Operation Beautiful notes.

photo2

Your turn!  Answer one of the FAQ questions for a chance to win the upcoming HTP book.  Smile

{ 338 comments }

 

  • Christine @ BookishlyB April 19, 2012, 10:07 am

    My longterm fitness goal is to NOT have a goal- to just be in great shape and have endurance because it’s healthy, not because of a race or event.

    • Kristee April 19, 2012, 1:09 pm

      LOVE this comment/goal – so important and appropriate!

  • Lindsey April 19, 2012, 10:07 am

    I want to run another marathon either Boston or NYC!

  • Elisabeth April 19, 2012, 10:10 am

    My longterm fitness goal is to do an Ironman!

  • Michelle M April 19, 2012, 10:10 am

    I want to run my first half-marathon before I turn 29!

  • Lili April 19, 2012, 10:11 am

    1. To be able to do a handstand in yoga!

    2.Everyone uses their blinker. And following the mean tax/ kindness deduction, how about an environmental protection system where we reward people for earth-friendly actions like riding a bike to work.

    3.Lipgloss, sunglasses, bike light, tea bags and my wallet : )

  • Catalina @ Cake with Love April 19, 2012, 10:11 am

    Like chickens on farm LOL <– that made my morning! so to the answers now:
    1. My long term fitness goal is to be able to do 20 push ups with no rest, I can do only 5 now, to run 5 miles (I dont like long distance running), to get certified in Yoga, and to do a lot of BeachBody DVDs – I love almost all of them.
    2. One of the rules will definetely be the nap thing and another one will be each Friday should be a day off and each worker to be entiteled to 2 month of vacation time!
    3. In my purse I have: lipstick, my wallet, an organizer, my iphone charger, ear plugs, an apple, a strawberry bar and sun screen!

  • Stephanie April 19, 2012, 10:11 am

    It would be awesome to get to a half ironman at some point. I think its possible to train for that and not give up the rest of your life. I also want to be able to run a half marathon in under 2 hours. (thats less long term)

  • Sunny April 19, 2012, 10:11 am

    What’s your long-term fitness goal? To run a half ironman. I am just dipping my toe in triathlons so this is a while down the road but it’s something I want to complete one day.

  • Crystal April 19, 2012, 10:14 am

    My longterm fitness goal is to hopefully run a 5k one day or really even just be healthy enough to play with my future children without getting tired. It may seem simple to a lot of people, but I have a lot of weight to lose, and that kind of accomplishment would be huge for me.

    • Liza April 19, 2012, 10:22 am

      You can do it Crystal!! 🙂

    • crystal April 20, 2012, 10:31 pm

      Crystal,
      (Love your name, by the way)
      I am a brand new runner! I just did my first 5k last Saturday and it was so much fun! The race environment in general is so supportive and encouraging. I just wanted to let you know that you can do it! Set goals and have fun! You will love it!

  • Erin April 19, 2012, 10:14 am

    I would love to be a yoga teacher one day. I’ve been practicing yoga for 2 years now, but have yet to make the jump into teacher training… one day I will! My purse is always overflowing… planner, pocket-size notebook, pen, wallet, vitamins, snacks!, bottle of water.. the list goes on and on.

  • Alyssa @ Don't Look Down April 19, 2012, 10:14 am

    My current goal is to do a Half Ironman which I am signed up for on July 15, 2012! I also kind of want to do a full Ironman someday as well as a stand alone marathon.

  • Christina April 19, 2012, 10:14 am

    My long term fitness goal is to become a certified hot yoga teacher!

  • Coco April 19, 2012, 10:14 am

    In my purse: wallet, chapstick, pepper spray (city livin’!), mints, hand sanitizer.

  • Katie @ Soulshine and Sassafras April 19, 2012, 10:15 am

    I want to run a marathon! Seeing as I just started training for a 5k a couple months ago, I have a ways to go… but I think one day I can do it 🙂

    • Beki April 19, 2012, 10:26 am

      I’m the same Katie! No harm in having something to aim for 🙂 One step at a time, so my first is 5k too but I’m not setting myself any upper limits after that- want to see what I can actually achieve…

  • Tina April 19, 2012, 10:16 am

    All I have in my purse right now is some gum, a book, and my wallet….

  • Nicole N. April 19, 2012, 10:17 am

    I am not sure this is quite what you mean by long term but my long term fitness goal is to remain consistently physically active over the long term. I am really good at short spurts, every now and then I string a few months together but then I fall off the wagon and it takes forever for me to climb back on. I want to make it a non-negotiable part of life.

    • Liza April 19, 2012, 10:20 am

      I second that Nicole!! I am the exact same way.

  • Sana April 19, 2012, 10:18 am

    You did not call your hair tie a fubbie (fubby?) I can’t remember how you spell it!

    • kelsey April 19, 2012, 10:34 am

      I thought the same thing!

      • Caitlin April 19, 2012, 10:35 am

        I’m trying to be normal 🙂

  • Shannon April 19, 2012, 10:19 am

    I have a lot of long term fitness goals. I want to to do a sprint triathlon and a half iron. I also would love to become a yoga teacher with an emphasis on children’s yoga.

  • Amye April 19, 2012, 10:20 am

    My goal would be to run a half marathon. I just started running a few months ago and love it! I was always a power walker and hated running. Funny how we change.

  • Liza April 19, 2012, 10:20 am

    I’d like to run a half marathon (and actually FOLLOW a training plan for it.) I ran a 15k once and it was very, very tough because I was undicsiplined about training for it. I crossed the finish line without dying, but afterwards I wished I’d trained more diligently because I had to walk more than I’d wanted to and I knew my time could have been better.

    Side note: Caitlin, I laughed out loud at my desk when you said “old lady pill box” because I TOTALLY HAVE ONE, and always try to sneak my medication out of it without people seeing… and when they do, I say “Don’t mind my old lady pill box.” HAHA! Love that.

    • Caitlin April 19, 2012, 10:39 am

      is it a monday – sunday one? those are epic.

  • Katie @ Peace Love & Oats April 19, 2012, 10:21 am

    my dream goal is to run the Pikes Peak Marathon! 13.1 miles up the mountain, 13.1 down! I’m going to tackle a flat marathon first in October though…

  • Samantha April 19, 2012, 10:21 am

    My long term fitness goal is to be able to get into a handstand in the middle of the room (no jumping and banging into the wall!) I’m a yoga teacher and while my practice is strong, arm balances and inversions are always out of my reach. Hopefully I’ll be able to do them soon!

  • cait April 19, 2012, 10:21 am

    my goal is to graduate with honors from grad school and to run a half marathon 🙂

  • Courtney April 19, 2012, 10:23 am

    I would definitely make the rule that no one can call themselves “Fat” or anyone else for that matter. Sure, everyone has their days, but saying it aloud only makes the feeling worse and takes away from the healthy steps we could all be making to improve our own health. When I have kids I’ve already decided that not saying the F word will be a big house rule! No reason for it! 🙂 I’d also institute a rule that honking at runners be illegal! Always scares the crap out of me when truckers and passerbys do it. Not to mention, sometimes it’s downright creepy!

  • Laura April 19, 2012, 10:25 am

    My long term fitness goal is to maintain my weight loss once I hit my goal weight and to run a full marathon.

  • Melissa April 19, 2012, 10:26 am

    1. Running a marathon has been on my bucket list for years and I’m registered for Chicago in October 🙂 Other than that, I guess I would want to qualify for Boston someday. But I’ll have to see how my first marathon goes before I truly decide to go for it 🙂

    2. Rule 1: all high school kids need to complete three internships prior to graduation. Deciding what to do with your life is so difficult, and I think this would help. Rule 2: I agree with Caitlin about the siestas!

    3. My purse is a mess… Inside are my camera, wallet, lip gloss, planner, work papers, and receipts and loose change are floating around at the bottom of it,

  • MichelleC April 19, 2012, 10:26 am

    In my purse:
    Gum, chapstick, wallet, kleenex, and I too have an old lady pill box 🙂

  • Melissa April 19, 2012, 10:26 am

    1. Running a marathon has been on my bucket list for years and I’m registered for Chicago in October 🙂 Other than that, I guess I would want to qualify for Boston someday. But I’ll have to see how my first marathon goes before I truly decide to go for it 🙂

    2. Rule 1: all high school kids need to complete three internships prior to graduation. Deciding what to do with your life is so difficult, and I think this would help. Rule 2: I agree with Caitlin about the siestas!

    3. My purse is a mess… Inside are my camera, wallet, lip gloss, planner, work papers, and receipts and loose change are floating around at the bottom of it

    • Melissa April 19, 2012, 10:32 am

      I didn’t mean to comment twice and now I can’t delete this second one 🙁 I swear I’m not trying to cheat, Caitlin!

      • Caitlin April 19, 2012, 10:34 am

        🙂 it’s okay!

  • Chrissy (The New Me) April 19, 2012, 10:27 am

    My long term fitness goal is a 4 hour marathon. My current PR is 4:20, so I know it’s doable with enough work.

  • Diana April 19, 2012, 10:28 am

    What’s your long-term fitness goal?
    I’d love to run a half or full marathon someday. But right now I’m recovering from some injuries so my 2012 goal is to get back into 5Ks and maybe a 10K pain free!

  • Johanna B April 19, 2012, 10:30 am

    My first long-term fitness goal is to do a half marathon. The longest I’ve done is a 10k. My other fitness goal is to be able to do my upper body exercises with 25# dumbells. I’m not close to either one – but they’re out there.

  • Kaitlyn April 19, 2012, 10:30 am

    I would love to do mountain marathons and more trail races as a long term goal of mine.

  • Beth April 19, 2012, 10:32 am

    Fitness goals: A full marathon… signed up for one in October! excited to start training. I also want to get my half under 2 hours…. PR is 2:01 right now, so close, yet so far, ha. And i want to do a triathalon of some kind…. love running and biking but the swim thing is sooo hard for me, i can’t seem to figure out the breathing 🙁

  • Catherine April 19, 2012, 10:32 am

    What’s your long-term fitness goal?

    My long-term fitness goal is to stay active and healthy, and to push any excuses not to aside. I’m approaching my senior year of college, which, for me, means teaching full time next fall for a whole semester for my student teaching experience. Next fall is my chance to prove myself as a great teacher. With teaching, I’m going to be putting in long, tiring days at school, only to come home to lesson planning, grading, reading, plus all of my own personal chores (cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.). The reality is that this lifestyle won’t be over at the end of next semester; my life will be this chaotic for the rest of my teaching career. My goal is to be the best teacher I can possibly be, which means I also have to take care of myself. I need to make time for myself to exercise, treat myself to eating well, and set achievable goals to keep me on track. By taking care of myself in this way, I’ll have more energy for my students to be the teacher they deserve. I want to instill this drive for an active and healthy lifestyle in my students as well, so it all starts with me.

    Thank you for such an inspirational blog. I read it every day.

    • Caitlin April 19, 2012, 10:34 am

      Thank you Catherine 🙂

  • Julie April 19, 2012, 10:32 am

    In my purse: wallet, camera, checkbook, iPhone, granola bar, hand sanitizer, Burt’s Bees chapstick, nail file, sunglasses, Tylenol.

  • Britt April 19, 2012, 10:33 am

    In my purse: 5 diapers, mini pack of wipes, antibacterial wipes, pacifier wipes, pairof sweet baby socks, wallet, Chapstick, 38 bobby pins, loose change, 76 receipts, crumbs.. My purse is mainly a portable diaper bag and weighs more than my 6 month old !

  • Claire @ Live and Love to Eat April 19, 2012, 10:34 am

    My long term fitness goal is a marathon, although my injuries make me think I’m just not meant for one! I’d go along with your siesta rule in a heart beat! And maybe a 3 day work week. 🙂

  • Lauren April 19, 2012, 10:35 am

    My long term fitness goal is a bit lofty but I want to run the Badwater ultra marathon one day. I figure it’s probably 10 years in the making, but I think it’s possible.

    • Trula April 19, 2012, 10:12 pm

      Yeah! Badwater! What an awesome goal.

  • kelsey April 19, 2012, 10:35 am

    My long term fitness goal is to run a marathon!

  • Natalie April 19, 2012, 10:36 am

    My long term fitness goal is in the works! Two summers from now (2014) my husband and I are going to hike the John Muir Trail. 215 miles! Also, I would love to do a Century someday.

  • Carol April 19, 2012, 10:36 am

    My long term fitness goal to to hike the Grand Canyon terrain ! Going there next month – can’t wait !

  • Lindsey April 19, 2012, 10:37 am

    I’ve run 2 marathons just over 4 hours and I really want to break 4 hours this fall!
    Speaking of your old lady pill bottle, I think you posted about what prenatals you’re taking but I’m having trouble finding it through the website search. If possible could you post the name or link to the post again? Thanks!

    • Caitlin April 19, 2012, 10:40 am

      New Chapter Perfect Prenatal!

      • Lindsey April 19, 2012, 11:36 am

        Thanks!

  • Sharon April 19, 2012, 10:37 am

    My long term fitness goal is to be able to run an easy peasy 10 miles. Right now, it is so hard, but I want to be able to say it was “easy peasy!”

  • Elisha April 19, 2012, 10:37 am

    I want to run a marathon in four hours. I finished the LA Marathon last month in just over 6 hours. I’m hoping to be around 5:30 for MCM later this year and just keep getting my time down from there.

  • Courtney @ Pursuit of Healthiness April 19, 2012, 10:38 am

    Will your book be available for Kindle?

    I would love to be in the shape that is required to compete on the Real World/Road Rules challenges. I know it’s a weird goal but I think of how strong those girls are and it’s seriously impressive! (And no, I don’t actually want to be on the show.)

  • Ali April 19, 2012, 10:38 am

    My long term fitness goal is to become a black belt in karate. I’m currently a purple belt so I’m almost halfway there 🙂

  • Michelle C. April 19, 2012, 10:38 am

    My long term fitness goal is to run a marathon. I started training twice in the past year, but both times I was sidelined by tendonitis in my ankle. I’m determined to get healthy and back on the road!

  • Nikki T April 19, 2012, 10:39 am

    My rule would be that the work week was 2 days and the weekend was 5 days!!
    Of course, salaries would remain the same even though less days are being worked 😉

  • Maryz April 19, 2012, 10:40 am

    My long time fitness goal is to add yoga into my weekly routine. I get bored easily with yoga. But my body loves how it feels after doing it consistently every week.

  • Beth @ 990 Square April 19, 2012, 10:41 am

    I have two long term (okay, they are more medium range) fitness goals: the marathon and learning to swim more than a doggy paddle.

  • Kellie April 19, 2012, 10:42 am

    My long term fitness goal is to learn moderation when it comes to exercise. After having an ED I am learning to respect my body and listen to it. I still exercise, but I am learning balance now.

  • Vikki April 19, 2012, 10:42 am

    All of you and your nearly empty purses. My list would be about a mile long.

    Fitness goals: My hooping goals are to be able to chest and shoulder hoop, do a pinky lead weave, and a barrel roll. My gymnastics goals are to be able to do a handstand and a split.

  • Laurence Coursol April 19, 2012, 10:43 am

    My long term fitness goal is to do a half Ironman before turning 30

  • Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat April 19, 2012, 10:45 am

    I love your 2 rules and think that they absolutely should be implemented across Canada too! Currently in my purse: my iPhone, 3 lip balms (1 tinted, one in a pot, one in a tube, because you can never have too many), a few hair ties (fubbies!), my wallet, 5 old shopping lists, a Band Aid, 2 pens (one doesn’t work), my point-and-shoot, nail clippers, and 2 hard ginger candies.

  • Pam April 19, 2012, 10:45 am

    My long term fitness goal (and dream) would be to run the Big Sur full marathon. I will do it one day gosh darnnit!

  • Christine April 19, 2012, 10:45 am

    Hm, let me tell you what’s in my purse:
    First of all, lets call it a bag (hmm, actually it’s a backpack, but never mind), for thats what it is. In my bag I have my computer, a pencil case, a calendar, lip balm, handkerchiefs, some random school papers… and a water bottle! 🙂

    I would so much like to win you book! I bet it’s a best seller 😀

  • Beth @AttemptBalance April 19, 2012, 10:45 am

    My first rule would be for everyone to move everyday for at least 20 minutes. Walk, run, jump rope, anything that got the blood flowing!

    My second rule would be to enforce the saying “if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all”

    If I had a third rule it would be nap time at work, just like preschoolers get 🙂

    I have been living your pregnancy updates. I am now 16 weeks now and finding your posts so informative and inspiring, especially your relaxed attitude!

  • TiffanyS April 19, 2012, 10:45 am

    My fitness goal is to get my personal trainer and spinning certifications. I also would like to do a triathalon some day.

    My purse is ridiculous! Just wait until Baby HTP gets here. For while you carry a diaper bag, but that gets old. So, then you see what you can shove in your bag. I have a few wipes, a diaper, some toy cars, random snacks for me and the kids, oh and my normal stuff like chapstick, phone, money, and a to do list and recipes for shopping at the store. All of this in a small utility cross body purse from 31!

  • allpointswhole April 19, 2012, 10:48 am

    I totally agree about the siesta!! My long term goal is to do several 50 mile trail races. Hoping to do my first 32 this year

  • Natalie April 19, 2012, 10:48 am

    1. I want to be in a bikini competition but that is at least 2 years away realistically

    2. completely publicly funded college tuition

    3. wallet, compact in wrong shade, 7 mechanical pencils with no lead in them, gum wrappers, lotion, vitamins, BC pills, chap stick

  • Jessie April 19, 2012, 10:48 am

    1) My long-term fitness goal is to be able to enjoy running and make it a hobby! I’m just starting out now.
    2) 1 rule I’d love to add would be a 4 day work week/3 day weekend. I wouldn’t even care if I had to work 10 hour days.. it’s just seems more fair! 😉
    3) Currently in my purse: wallet, granola bar, lotion, girly stuff ;), camera, glasses, vitamins, advil, lip gloss… oh man, there’s so much stuff in there that I’m forgetting!

  • Meg April 19, 2012, 10:48 am

    My long-term fitness goal is to run a marathon, preferably Boston. I will be participating in my first half this September!

  • Alison April 19, 2012, 10:50 am

    Oh I do that all the time with kibble! Bet the dogs loved it!! 🙂
    I like you3 questions!!

  • Emily H. April 19, 2012, 10:53 am

    I’m pretty sure this is already a “rule”, but everyone should ALWAYS use a directional when they are going to turn.

    I agree with the fine for being mean. Nice people rule!

  • elizabeth | notes, quotes & anecdotes April 19, 2012, 10:53 am

    it might not sound like much to some intense athletes out there, but i really just want to run a whole 5K without walking! i’m not much of a runner or athlete, but i’m working towards that, slowly but surely!

  • Stephanie April 19, 2012, 10:54 am

    1) Longish term (5 years): I want to hike the Grand Canyon (down and back out) in one day.
    2) There should be a fine for incorrect grammar and there should be mandatory 3 weeks of vacation per year.
    3) A whole lot of stuff: chap stick, lip gloss, wallet, coupons, ipod, cell phone, spare change, pens, meds and receipts.

  • Nena April 19, 2012, 10:54 am

    Soooo counting the days for that book to come out!

    • Caitlin April 19, 2012, 10:56 am

      Thanks sweetie 🙂

  • Lisa in IL April 19, 2012, 10:54 am

    Seems like every single time I open a bag of dog food that’s how my kitchen floor looks. you are not alone.

    My fitness goal is just to keep on keeping on. Lost 50 lbs 3 years ago & have manages to keep it off. I’ve done several 5ks now I’d like to manage a half marathon.

    In my bag I have my debit card, my key ring with a gazillion preferred cards, sunglasses, a pen, a piece of paper with my bank account number (dumb I know but it’s a newish account & I can never remember the number), a coupon for free panties from vicki’s, a pack of gum and my camera. I recently switched to a tiny crossover bag because my gigantic purse I was carrying was beyond filled to the brim & just absurd.

  • jen c. April 19, 2012, 10:57 am

    My purse : flanges for my breast pump,an apple, a banana, a pacifier, pens, mints, face powder, wallet, keys, and tampons as of this morning. My first pp period decided today would be a good day. November 2010 was a long time ago!

  • Andrea April 19, 2012, 10:59 am

    My long term fitness goal is to run a half marathon…going to tackle a 10K on May 13th first! In the back of my mind there’s always the possibility of a full marathon too – but….baby steps!

  • Libby @ PracticallyParenting April 19, 2012, 11:02 am

    Well… I am meeting my biggest fitness goal to date when I run my first marathon this Saturday! EEK!!!

    Next up? More marathons, I’m sure, but I also just read “Born to Run” in honor of Micah True’s passing and now I’m thinking that an ultra might be on my horizon…

    Dream big, right?
    Excited for the new book! Congrats!

  • Calee (@chimes) April 19, 2012, 11:02 am

    Awww … I do that at least once a week (with the kibble) and my dog is all, “Um really? you want me to eat floor food? Get out the broom and clean that up. And no, it doesn’t go in my bowl. It goes in the trash. Thank you.”

    If I could make up two rules that everybody had to follow …

    1) No more judging others (or yourself) based on outward appearances. Period.

    2) The work day begins at 9:30 AM and ends at 4:30 PM. Everybody gets to take their lunch hour and nobody works through lunch anymore.

  • Katie April 19, 2012, 11:03 am

    I have two long term fitness goals – to improve my half marathon time and to sign up for (and train for) a duathlon! If I ever start riding my bike again…

  • Claire April 19, 2012, 11:03 am

    I’d really like to complete the Chicago Lakefront Ultra in the fall or spring!

  • Kate April 19, 2012, 11:03 am

    My long term fitness goal is to get a sub 18 for cross-country next year during our season! almost there!

  • Jenny April 19, 2012, 11:03 am

    In my bag (I just can’t call it a purse, don’t know why): wallet, keys, lip gloss, about a pound of receipts, ear plugs, tampons, loose change, safety pins, gum, a small notebook and a pen.

  • Ashley April 19, 2012, 11:03 am

    My long-term fitness goal….
    I’m 23 weeks pregnant right now and had just gotten into healthy living/fitness blogs about a year prior to pregnancy. I’ve done a hand-full of running races (my longest a half-marathon in Jan 2011) and triathlons, but with the pregnancy I’ve been very nervous about how fitness is going to become a more regular part of my life again after giving birth. Soooo, although I don’t have a date set or anything, my long-term fitness goal is to get back into running and to sign up for and do another half-marathon once my body is recovered and I’m able to resume normal exercise.

  • Joy April 19, 2012, 11:06 am

    My two rules would be:
    Everyone has to be nice to all animals and treat them as the wonderful beings they are.

    All drivers need to be nicer to each other – it would make things so much safer for other drivers, bikers, and pedestrians. In my area everyone is always in such a rush and will just about kill you to get one car ahead.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  • Kat April 19, 2012, 11:07 am

    long term fitness goal: a marathon! at 3 months post-partum I’m just working on increasing distance, but I’ve done two half marathons (one while 5 months preggo!) so sometime in the next year or two!

  • Kelly April 19, 2012, 11:07 am

    1. Run a 5k without stopping.
    2. Online world would shut down for a hour a day, so we could all read or do something productive….like nap. And everyone would chew with their mouths closed. Yep, I went there.
    3. In my purse is my wallet, camera, phone, 2 pairs of sunglasses, random coupons/giftcards, Fitbit and my inhaler.

  • sara April 19, 2012, 11:07 am

    I love your giveaways! My long term fitness goal is to do a century ride (although your comment above kind of scared me…). I recently parted with an alarming chunk of money and bought a road bike and have been doing shorter rides to get my legs under me again. Hopefully within a year riding a 100 mile stretch will be crossed off my bucket list!

  • Rachel C. April 19, 2012, 11:08 am

    Long term fitness goal is to do a tri – got to learn to swim!

  • Ashley @ The North Carolina Cowgirl April 19, 2012, 11:09 am

    My long term fitness goal is a little different from your normal fitness person. Mine is to be able to work my horse really well at the trot and canter without getting more out of breathe than my horse. LOL. Believe it or not, riding a horse is a ton of work and isn’t just sit, kick, point. It’s a good workout for my arms, legs, and core. Currently I can ride 20 mins without getting worn out but I’d like to be up to 1 to 1.5 hours by mid summer.

  • kathleen @ the daily crumb April 19, 2012, 11:10 am

    my long term fitness goal is to run the boston marathon! i have qualified in the past, but there was no good time to run it (with other life priorities/commitments) and now it has expired. someday i hope to requalify and run!

  • Kendra April 19, 2012, 11:11 am

    My long term fitness goal is to find the type of exercise that really motivates me and that I can fit into my busy life. I need to find something that I can actually stick with. 🙂

  • Mac April 19, 2012, 11:11 am

    Long term goal would be to learn to swim well enough to do a tri

  • Ashley A April 19, 2012, 11:13 am

    My long term fitness goal is to run a marathon. I’ve got 1 1/2 under my belt and I registered for my 2nd 1/2.

  • Sarah @ The Strength of Faith April 19, 2012, 11:13 am

    My long term fitness goal is just to stay healthy! I would love to run another half marathon – maybe a marathon? But I just want to remain a consistently active person.

  • Sarah R April 19, 2012, 11:14 am

    Long term fitness goal – I decided that this season, after only doing 2 sprint triathlons, I WILL do a half ironman! I will do it for the both of us. 🙂 I am signed up for the National Harbor Half Ironman (http://ironmannationalharbor.com/). Scary, but exciting!!

  • Jess April 19, 2012, 11:16 am

    My long term fitness goal is to run a marathon. This is not something I would have dared to dream of within the past 5 years. I was just not “that girl”, you know, the one who runs! I’ve come to love it and right now I’m working on up to a 10k!

    My purse was recently a humungo mess….just cleaned it a couple days ago.(I actually know what’s in it now!)
    Alba lip balm
    Hair ties
    Wallet
    Gift cards in a Baggie
    Pens and pencils and a small notepad
    Checkbook
    Gum
    Receipt for picking up balloons for baby shower next week
    Lab slip for doctor’s appointment

  • Kelly April 19, 2012, 11:18 am

    One of my long term fitness goals is to run a race at Disney! Every time I see the medals that people get from those races, I totally drool over them. Although, seeing as I’m running my first 5K this summer, a Disney race may be WAY in the future!

    • Caitlin April 19, 2012, 11:54 am

      Disney races are so fun!

  • Erin.D April 19, 2012, 11:20 am

    What’s currently in my purse… nothing. My purse strap broke and I have not been able to find one that I love and refuse to spend $ on one I hate. And the purses of my past are stored away where I’m unable to get to right away due to moving.

  • Danielle April 19, 2012, 11:20 am

    I’d love to run a marathon one day. I enjoy running half-marathons, but have that itch to try for a full!

  • Sonya April 19, 2012, 11:20 am

    right now I am focusing on running my first 5K in July, that is about as long term as I get. I am currently working my way to losing 80 pounds and have accomplished 60 already!!!

    Rule #1 be polite and courteous to everyone you come in contact with. You have no idea what is going on inside of them and you may make or break their day.
    Rule #2 longer PAID maternity leave!!!

    In my purse is my wallet, checkbook, gum, pens and paper.

  • Tamicka April 19, 2012, 11:21 am

    If I could make up two rules I would say that everyone gets a summer vacation and that if kids were caught bullying there would be immediate consequences

  • Ashley April 19, 2012, 11:21 am

    In my purse – gum, wallet, checkbook, cell phone, bandaids/neosporin (I am clumsy!), pens, and chapstick

    I’d love to win a copy of your book 🙂

  • Justine April 19, 2012, 11:24 am

    I work night shift- can I still get a 2 am nap? Lets also provide really comfy nap corners…

    I really like the mean tax/niceness deduction though!

  • Allie April 19, 2012, 11:24 am

    My long term fitness goal is to run a marathon! Hopefully in the next year or two 🙂

  • Shrinking mommy of 2 April 19, 2012, 11:24 am

    My long term fitness goal is to run a 1/2 marathon. I have been running for about 3 years and the most I have ran was 4 miles. oh, by the way I hated running when I was younger! 🙂

  • Caroline April 19, 2012, 11:26 am

    Currently in my purse (which feels like it weighs 15 lbs!):
    My wallet, planner, a magazine, about 9 pens, 4 chapsticks, asprin, a larabar, a giant hole punch, a few teabags, 2 combs, a ring box, post-its, earbuds, phone charger, a few hair-ties, an inhaler, keys, coughdrops, and a little makeup bag containing hand sanitizer, eyedrops, nail clippers and a tampon.
    I am one well prepared woman!

  • Stephanie April 19, 2012, 11:26 am

    I’m loving the FAQs!

    My long term fitness goal is to BQ. And for the record, I’ve only had this in the back of my head and NEVER have written it down or actually said this to someone. My friends seem to think I can do it so it’s about time I have a little faith in myself, right? Wow, that felt good 🙂

  • Jenn April 19, 2012, 11:26 am

    Fitness Goal seems to be the easiest one: After suffering from plantar fasciitis last year, I am back to my running. I would like to do well in our local Fort 4 Fit half marathon this year!

  • Mary April 19, 2012, 11:29 am

    I have my wallet, nail polish, lotion, keys, Chapstick, gum, jewelry, and random receipts in my purse.

  • Cate April 19, 2012, 11:29 am

    The fitness goal I am working to right now is my first full marathon this October! Long term, I am interested in trying triathlons; completing a half ironman would be amazing.

  • Shannon April 19, 2012, 11:29 am

    Long Term Fitness Goal: Run a marathon!

  • Daniela April 19, 2012, 11:30 am

    Q. What’s your long-term fitness goal?
    A. They are all running related:
    * Qualify for Boston and then run Boston Marathon
    * New York Marathon
    * Goofy Challenge
    * Comrades Marathon
    * Berlin Marathon
    * London Marathon
    * Chicago Marathon
    * an Ironman
    I feel exhausted just listing them.
    Happy running, everyone!

  • Heather April 19, 2012, 11:31 am

    My long term fitness goal would probably be a marathon. And perhaps do another 70.3, this time with a less excruciating bike leg.

    The rules thing is a tough one. I am a stickler for what’s fair and right, and I get so upset when people don’t live that way. (Like when someone steals from someone else… It just drives me insane!) Maybe I would make everyone do what’s fair and right.

    My purse isn’t a purse anymore since I lug around diapers and toys, so I just throw my wallet and water bottle into my backpack along with baby items and I’m on my way!

  • katrina v April 19, 2012, 11:32 am

    long term fitness goal: run my 1st 5k by this year

    mandatory rule: everybody needs to exercise 1hr/day. 30 in the AM and another 30 before the day ends.

  • Elizabeth @ reads recipes runs April 19, 2012, 11:34 am

    Bahahaha sometimes I do that with my puppy’s breakfast just to keep her occupied for a while so I can get ready.

    For me the question should be what ISN’T in my purse right now…. So much it isn’t even funny. I even had a hardboiled egg in it this morning on my way to work 🙂

  • Marysa April 19, 2012, 11:37 am

    What’s your long term fitness goal?

    To finally trim down and tone up! I’ve started circuit training (well – Jillian Michaels on DVD circuit training) combined with yoga 3-5 times a week and in just 3 weeks I’ve noticed a huge difference. I want to keep going hard just in time for summer! (Hey, summer is long term, yes?)

  • Jamie @ Don't Forget the Cinnamon April 19, 2012, 11:37 am

    My long-term fitness goal is to compete in a sprint triathlon! I loved reading your intro to tris series a few months ago and, once I know for sure where I’m living post-graduation, I am planning on signing up for one.

    And I’ve recently been obsessed with wheat chex–they’re just so darn crunchy and good!

  • Liz April 19, 2012, 11:37 am

    My long term fitness goal is to become a certified yoga instructor…both a physical and mental fitness goal. Oh — and for fun — in my purse is a wallet, laptop, playbill to Hay Fever and lip balm.

  • Monica April 19, 2012, 11:40 am

    That breakfast combo looks like a winner!
    I’m answering what’s in my purse, because I think it’s a fun question.
    Wallet, EOS lip balm, iPod/headphones, black pens, silver rings from Forever 21, calculator, work name tag and gum wrappers.

  • Tracey April 19, 2012, 11:43 am

    My long term fitness goal is to get into shape after this baby arrives. I plan on taking it slow and steady, giving myself 2 months to fully recover, and then jump into working out on a regular basis. I know it will be tough to juggle with a newborn and going back to work full time after 4 months, but I really want to do it!

  • Cindy April 19, 2012, 11:43 am

    My longterm fitness goal is to do a 1/2 marathon. I just need to see if I can get through this 10K next month! I have way under trained for a variety of reasons, and am having a hard time with motivation and getting out there.

  • Doris April 19, 2012, 11:44 am

    As someone who is not a runner (despite trying MANY times to make myself into one) a long term goal is a half-marathon. I could walk it–piece o’ cake, but to RUN one.

    BTW, love your mandatory rules. LOVE.

  • Heather R April 19, 2012, 11:44 am

    Long Term Goal? To get back in better shape. My son will be 8 this year and my goal is to keep up with him. I am slacking. So everyday I aim to workout in some fashion, whether that is kicking the ball around with him. Or somedays, he rides his bike and I walk the dog. It is fun to do things together.

    2 Rules? Hmmm….Be nice or else you have to sit in time out for however old you are (30 years old=30 minutes of time out. I so agree with a siesta everyday.

    What is in my purse? 2 sets of keys, lipstick, business cards, wallet, son’s inhaler, pens, cosmetic bag, lotion, post-it notes, gum, mints, rubberbands, who knows what else.

  • Shannon April 19, 2012, 11:44 am

    I can’t wait to read your book!

    • Caitlin April 19, 2012, 11:52 am

      Thanks Shannon 🙂

  • Amanda April 19, 2012, 11:45 am

    My longterm fitness goal is to run a marathon. I have gone back and forth whether or not I really wanted to for the past year but watching parts of the Boston Marathon made me really want to!

  • Howdy from NYC April 19, 2012, 11:46 am

    My long term fitness goals are to do a triathlon, to be able to see the muscle in my legs again, and to become a step instructor. 🙂

    Rule: Everyone gets an hour lunch break. Whatever happened to taking a lunch?! It seems like NOBODY these days gets to leave, we are all chained to our desks. (Exactly why you can no longer see muscle in my legs)

    Purse: I won’t divulge everything because I carry a “mom” bag so it’s FULL of crap. But I don’t go anywhere without a book. Ever.

  • Kelsey April 19, 2012, 11:46 am

    I am so excited for your book!

    I have my wallet, some gift cards, receipts and chap-stick in my purse right now!

  • Andrea April 19, 2012, 11:47 am

    My LT fitness goal would be to do our town’s mini-haha – it’s a mini-triathalon! And it’s supposed to be fun!

    Two rules – I love the siesta/naptime rule! The world would be so much better with a little less stress and a little more sleep! #2 – Longer, paid maternity leave. Aren’t there other countries with like a year paid? So crucial and it makes everyone concerned feel better!

    In my purse – HA – gum, pens, hair tyes, lip gloss, ipod, cell phone, a biz card from an intuitive that I have been wanting to see for months. Seriously, why haven’t I done that yet??

  • Anna Akin April 19, 2012, 11:48 am

    My long term fitness goal is to complete an ironman(full), I have done several short distance tris and want to train for the big one!

  • Cellabella April 19, 2012, 11:48 am

    I totally have a similar mandatory rule!! Mine is a Monthly Sleep Day. Every third Friday, everyone gets the day off and is allowed to sleep in lap and/or take tons of naps. Think of how refreshed and energized we’d all be! I like the mandatory daily siesta – perhaps we can enact both 😉

  • Stefanie April 19, 2012, 11:50 am

    Long term fitness goal – To stay focused on my workout schedule and stick to regular exercising instead of falling off the wagon, like I currently am….I need motivation!!!

    In my purse:

    Wallet, gum, mints, 2 pens, receipts from Home Depot, 2 pairs of sunglasses, perfume, chapstick, keys, cover up and dental floss

    I have a very large purse!!!!

  • Steph April 19, 2012, 11:50 am

    Goal: My long term fitness goal is to complete a marathon! It will happen at some point 🙂

    Rules: First rule – no lying.
    Second rule – must use proper table manners.

    Purse: Wallet, keys, and a spilled drink. Ha!

  • Dari Marie April 19, 2012, 11:51 am

    My long-term fitness goal is definitely to learn to swim well enough to finish a sprint triathlon! Maybe once that’s over I’ll create another long-term goal, though…

  • Alex @ Raw Recovery April 19, 2012, 11:51 am

    The contents of my purse include biodegradable and lavender scented doggie pickup bags, chapstick, two kinds of lip gloss, my wallet, checkbook, sunglass case and sunglasses, pepto bismal and mints

  • Hayley April 19, 2012, 11:53 am

    What’s in my purse: passport, credit cards, wallet, old ticket stubs, bus tokens, coconut oil (use it as hand lotion and lip balm), and my kobo (e-reader).

  • Rebecca April 19, 2012, 11:54 am

    My long term fitness goal is to run a marathon! I was thinking of doing one this fall but one of my friends said if I wait til next fall she’d run it with me. I think the thought of having someone with me at mile 22 when I want to quit is worth waiting a year! So hopefully “long term” will be a year and a half in this case!

  • Lauren G April 19, 2012, 11:54 am

    My long term fitness goal is to complete a full marathon and to put my insecurities aside and become more comfortable in the weight room. I was going to tell you what’s inside my purse but it would take hours to list all of the junk that has accumulated in that black hole!!

  • clare @ fittingitallin April 19, 2012, 11:55 am

    OOh fun! My long term fitness goal is to be able to keep exercising my entire life.

    I would institute at least 20 vacation days for every person, and a no mirror rule. mirrors suck.

    and in my purse is my wallet, a notebook, headphones, chapstick, my keys, tampons, floss, tissues, a pen, annnnd a whole bunch of hair accessories.

  • Laura is Undeterrable April 19, 2012, 11:57 am

    Long Term Fitness Goals – Ironman by 30 and qualify for the CrossFit games.
    Ridiculous rules – There should be a quiet train option for those of us that don’t want to hear one side of your relationship problems or about how you just got out of jail for the 4th time. If you talk on the quiet train, we get to push you off.
    In my purse – the more ridulous items include a lacrosse ball, my cycling gloves, and my interval timer. I actually did a post about this a couple weeks back because I couldn’t believe how ridiculous it had become.

  • Becky April 19, 2012, 11:58 am

    I would really like to build muscle and be not only toned but feel strong! My first rule would be that everyone had to follow the ten commandments and my second rule would be that everyone had to learn to forgive.

  • Carly April 19, 2012, 11:58 am

    Long Term fitness goal is to be active for my entire life! No excuses 🙂

    Also, there is more garbage in my purse right now then there is useful stuff…I should probably get on cleaning that.

  • Niki April 19, 2012, 11:59 am

    My long term fitness goal is to recover from my nagging shin splints so I can run again. Until then it’s lots of strength training, cycling and rest.

  • Stacie @ Imperfectly Healthy April 19, 2012, 12:01 pm

    What’s your long-term fitness goal? — I really want to become certified to teach yoga! Hopefully it will happen in the next couple of years!

  • Megan E April 19, 2012, 12:01 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to run a marathon before I’m 30 (three years to go!). I also hope to be a lifelong runner.

    One rule I’d LOVE to institute would be “Try your best and no excuses.” As a teacher, I see so many kids trapped behind excuses, and so many who succeed quickly as soon as they actually try. Everyone is capable of their own greatness and I’d love for that to be desirable and cool! (Grownups too!)

  • Julia April 19, 2012, 12:09 pm

    My long term fitness goal: become a fitness instructor – and a GOOD fitness instructor! I’ve found that an enthusiastic, motivating and strong instructor makes all the difference in a class and I hope that one day this will be me! 🙂

  • Lauren April 19, 2012, 12:13 pm

    Long term – sub 2 hour half marathon.

  • Leslie April 19, 2012, 12:16 pm

    I agree with you! I would totally make it mandatory to have a siesta everyday! Or four day weeks/3 day weekends. I really think both would help slow down and enjoy lift more. I get too caught up in working and checking off my to-do list!

  • Sunny April 19, 2012, 12:16 pm

    1. My long term fitness goal is also to finish a half Ironman. I’ve run four marathons and a bunch of half marathons and did the Goofy Challenge one year. A friend and I just did our first sprint tri last month and had an awesome time. I’m terrified of the open water swim so we’re signing up for a class so I can get over that.

    2. Rule No. 1: Everyone would be on time all the time. I hate tardiness. Rule No. 2: People would act like civilized human beings all the time–in private and in public. They would hold doors for one another, let each other into traffic, say hello when they pass on the street, say please and thank you, etc.

    3. My purse is pretty organized (I’m that kind of girl). It has my wallet, phone (how did we live without our phones?), business card holder (which is now empty because I changed jobs), keys, a heart from my nephew, and a bag with pencils, pens, highlighters, tampons (sorry! no diva cup here), hair elastics and clips.

    Fun post!

  • Marci April 19, 2012, 12:21 pm

    Long term Fitness goal: is to do a triathalon

    Rule for everyone: Must eat breakfeast, pleae eat breakfeast

    My purse: check book you bnever know when Ill need it

  • Daisy April 19, 2012, 12:23 pm

    My long term goal is to run a half marathon. I’ve never been much of a runner but would love to actually commit to it!

  • Anne Weber-Falk April 19, 2012, 12:27 pm

    No purse for me anymore. After carrying a diaper bag for all those years I decided an oversized wallet was just fine. I can slip some gloss in there, a comb too. It’s very freeing.

  • Maria April 19, 2012, 12:28 pm

    What’s in my purse, my debit card, lip gloss, keys, cell phone and my gun. I am a police office. :)oh and a Toy Story Alien my son asked me to hold for him.

  • Jennifer S April 19, 2012, 12:30 pm

    My fitness goal is to complete a Half Marathon – Thanks for the chance to win your book!

  • Carrie April 19, 2012, 12:36 pm

    Run a half marathon ***Running 99% of the time.

  • Cayce April 19, 2012, 12:38 pm

    2 life rules: 1) Must hang up cell phone in public places 2) Let’s live like the French…Everyone gets 40 days of vacation a year!

  • Socal Rachel April 19, 2012, 12:43 pm

    I would love a copy of your book. Long term fitness goal is a triathlon. I need to work on the swimming thing.

  • Jincy April 19, 2012, 12:44 pm

    My fitness goal is to run a marathon. The longest distance I’ve run so far is 1 mile…when I had to for gym class in grade school! I think 26.2 miles would be quite the challenge and it’s something I do want to accomplish.

  • Stacie April 19, 2012, 12:44 pm

    In the purse: keys, wallet, phone, sunglasses, camera, my son’s Nintendo DS, a tennis ball, a Costco receipt, a dog treat, and a grocery list.

  • Hillary April 19, 2012, 12:45 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to run a sub-2 hour half marathon. I’ve slowly been shaving minutes off my original time, and I think I could do it!

  • Amber @ Busy, Bold, Blessed April 19, 2012, 12:48 pm

    Well… I actually don’t know what my long term fitness goal will be after I run my first half, I guess to keep running? Keep pushing myself and finding new fitness goals along the day. I do want to get into biking, maybe someday do a tri?

    My rules would involve a 4 day work week (with 3 day weekends!) and I would like if people would actually keep right, pass left… like the law states here in PA. Get those slow drivers out of the left lane lol.

  • Kellie April 19, 2012, 12:51 pm

    What’s your long-term fitness goal?
    To do a 5K… seems pretty petty compared to an Ironman but I find running so difficult and boring so just to do a 5K would make me ecstatic!

    If you could make up any two rules (no matter how ridiculous) and everyone had to follow them, what would they be? – 4 day work week.

    What’s currently in your purse? wallet, hand sanitizer, planner, pen, gum, hair teaser comb (must have!), work documents

  • Anne April 19, 2012, 12:54 pm

    Fitness goal: run a half marathon. And I’m biking across the country this summer, so I guess that’s a goal!

    In the purse, which is more like huge tote bag: water bottle, notebook, pens, gum, wallet, phone, emergency granola bar, ipod, random post it lists and receipts

  • amanda April 19, 2012, 12:54 pm

    Aww, well at least they’re helping you clean it up!

    What’s in my purse? Well. Let me tell you. A book, an iPod Touch AND an iPhone, my wallet, about 5 different kinds of lip balm, hand cream, a shopping list, headache pills, a watch that needs a new battery and a granola bar … just in case.

  • Sara April 19, 2012, 12:58 pm

    1. I would like to do a Triathlon. My lofty goal would be an Ironman. But first, I must learn to swim. I hope to take lessons this summer.

    2. I would make it mandatory that everyone over the age of 18 wait tables for at least a month. It would have to be at a chain restaurant, so that maybe they would tip better once they’re sweated, ached and been insulted for 2.13 an hour. I would make weekly gratitude lists mandatory as well.

    3. In my purse: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, two slim wallets (because I need a place of all those receipts), a pair of aviators, two tampons, three chap sticks, gum and tickets for a pancake breakfast fundraiser.

  • sarah r. April 19, 2012, 12:58 pm

    my long term fitness goal is somewhat short term- is that okay? i just had a baby (happy 5 weeks sweetheart!), and i’m not cleared to work out yet (stupid c-section)- but my goal is to run a half marathon within the next year to get back into shape. i used to run them “all the time” (I did 8, i think), and i’m itching to do it again. oh, and to complete p90x again!! but “within a year” seems long term to me. in general, my long term fitness goal is to always stay active, at least 4 days per week.

  • Angela April 19, 2012, 1:02 pm

    As a grad student with three jobs, my purse has to hold a lot. I take it from meetings to class to hanging out with friends and everywhere in between. My essentials are my keys, phone, pens, ID cards, wallet, Excedrin migraine bottle, GPS, Camelbak water bottle, Crazy Rumors lip balm, extra hair tie, agenda, and hand sanitizer. Yup, it’s a pretty big bag 😉

  • Jamie April 19, 2012, 1:02 pm

    1. Half marathon! I am registered for one this August!!

    2. 1pm naptime

    3. In my purse: loose change, camera, random andes mint, bobby pins, wallet, chapstick, and some gum wrappers…I’m so tidy.

  • Jessica April 19, 2012, 1:03 pm

    1. Long term fitness goal- Compete in a triathlon! I just started to take swim lessons and I already have a marathon and cycling under my belt!

    2. I like your siesta rule!! Mine would include no smoking in any public area and 4 day work week! 5 is just too long!

    3. I don’t have a purse, but in my backpack I have my ipod, keys, running shoes, some change, wallet, workout clothes, water bottle and crumpled up to-do lists!

  • Amanda April 19, 2012, 1:03 pm

    1. My fitness goal would be to do a triathlon. I love running, and I bike occasionally, but I’m a TERRIBLE swimmer. Completing a tri would be a huge step for me just because of the swimming.

    2. Everyone has to work in retail for a few months or bus tables. It’s a tough job, and the pay and lack of respect suck. I’d also make it mandatory to do community service. Volunteering is good for the community and the soul!

    3. I don’t usually carry a purse since I’m a college student with a massive backpack. In my backpack, I have my wallet, Advil, gum, pens and pencils, two kinds of calculators, sunscreen (I burn easily), books for the two classes I have today, a legal pad for my senior capstone project, my planner, my laptop and my laptop charger. Phew!

  • Jessica April 19, 2012, 1:04 pm

    1. My long term fitness goal is to complete at least 4 races a year. An ongoing goal to keep me motivated to exercise and stay healthy!

    2. Rule #1: No distractions during dinner (i.e. tv, phone etc). Everyone must focus on relaxing and enjoying the company and meal! Rule #2: Sunscreen all around! (3rd rule for kicks: be grateful)

    3. In my purse: wallet, credit cards, carmex, larabar, 2 pens, magazine, tons of coupons, hand sanitizer, deodorant, checks, glasses and case, tissues, iPhone, floss, nail file

    I love reading everyone’s rules! Favorites: naptime and no excuses

  • Jill April 19, 2012, 1:05 pm

    Long term fitness goal would have to be a fitness competition. Not to say I’d enjoy the food aspect, but I’d like to see how far I could push myself.

  • allison April 19, 2012, 1:05 pm

    In my purse (which is urban expressions, vegan -highly recommend), I have:

    1. my ipad
    2. cell phone
    3. 7 lip chapsticks/lipglosses (no idea why i have so mnany
    4. 4 packs of gum (no idea why)
    5. a totes umbrella
    6. a bic band
    7. a pen
    8. my grocery list from last week
    9. an apple
    10. a travel size body by victoria
    11. my wallet
    12. my keys
    13. a box of contacts (??)
    14. a travel pack of kleenex
    15. one of those little comb/mirror combos

    my goodness, that kind of seems like a lot after typing it all out….hahah

    i’d like to put your book in my purse though! lol

  • Elizabeth April 19, 2012, 1:06 pm

    My longer-term fitness goal is to be able to do a headstand in yoga. I can do one up against the wall but eventually I want to be able to just propel myself up on my own!

  • Jayhawk Jen April 19, 2012, 1:06 pm

    Wahoo – I’d love a copy!

  • Shannon April 19, 2012, 1:08 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to complete a marathon someday. I completed a half marathon in October and loved it so I hope to challenge myself to double the mileage in the future!

  • Sally.H April 19, 2012, 1:10 pm

    in my purse:
    -water bottle (a must!)
    -emergency candy/chocolate (just in case i feel faint or really tired)
    -wallet ( or just cash and ID)
    -if the purse is big enough, i carry a book to read.

  • Kayla @ The Best Things April 19, 2012, 1:12 pm

    Run a marathon!!
    Rules for the world?! I love the kindness tax! Lets do that one!

  • Elizabeth April 19, 2012, 1:15 pm

    in my purse: wallet, gum, checks, ACLS book (I’m a nurse and about to take the class!), camera, travel brush, receipts, lip gloss, lotion, deck of cards, and bobby pins

  • Lauren April 19, 2012, 1:15 pm

    My long-term fitness goal is to stay at my current happy weight as I get older and continue to strength train/circuit train on a regular basis. I love having toned muscles!

  • April April 19, 2012, 1:15 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to tone up. Right now I am losing weight and don’t have any tone to my body. My point of measure is losing a clothing size.

    Two rules for everyone to follow: #1 Everyone must take a week off of work and be unconnected (no e-mails, cell phones, etc) each year (and it would be paid). #2 Tax breaks for people who walk or ride bike to work.

    My purse contains, my wallet, a camera, and a book on nutrition.

  • Erin @ GoBananasBlog April 19, 2012, 1:16 pm

    I have a huge desire to do a marathon but I’m not sure the training marathon is there. Still…I can’t help wanting to do at least one. I’m trying to get my dad to do the Disney marathon in 2013 with me because of the 20th anniversary.

  • Anna April 19, 2012, 1:17 pm

    If I could make up any two rules…
    1) I’d eliminate the post office. I abhor the post office.
    2) Everyone has to watch Mr. Rogers while they get ready for work/school/life in the mornings. He has a similar message as Operation Beautiful: that you are special, just for being you.

    Already ordered a copy of your book, but my mom’s birthday is coming up, so it’d be perfect 🙂

    • Caitlin April 20, 2012, 7:52 am

      Thank you for ordering a copy of my book 🙂

  • Katrina April 19, 2012, 1:19 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to run a 50K 🙂

  • Calla April 19, 2012, 1:19 pm

    If you could make up any two rules (no matter how ridiculous) and everyone had to follow them, what would they be?

    Rule #1: Everything would cost $1, but when this change occurred, it would be accompanied by a huge amount of accessible environmental and social information and education (so that hopefully people wouldn’t all go build giant castles to cover the earth’s entire surface). I know it sounds hippy-dippy, but I think we would all be better off if we could just have the things we needed/wanted, and I also think that our society would be a lot less materialistic and focus our energies someplace other than accumulating “stuff”. People could still be competitive but about different things.

    Rule #2: Gay marriage would be legalized everywhere. I think it’s ludicrous and cruel that at this point government officials make choices that trivialize consenting adults’ relationships.

  • Jenn Chung April 19, 2012, 1:22 pm

    My long term goal is to complete an ironman. I am so motivated by the men and women that complete them and I want to be them on day.

  • Sarah Ford April 19, 2012, 1:23 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to complete my yoga teacher training (as well as then become a yoga instructor). Until then I’ll just continue with my desk job 🙁

    Also two rules would be:
    #1) No cell phones on the table at dinner- you must talk with the people in the room!
    #2) People have to compost and recycle!

  • Kathy K April 19, 2012, 1:24 pm

    Two simple rules…
    Rule #1 – Be kind to people
    Rule #2 – No more political junk mail

  • Margaret April 19, 2012, 1:27 pm

    1) my fittness goals involve more yoga! I love yoga and I love the way I feel after, but I am horrible at committing to go each week!

    2) I would make a rule that everyone has to eat less meat. Maybe it’s the shy animal activist inside me- but I think meatless Mondays should be mandatory. 🙂

    3) a paperback mystery novel, Chapstick, wallet, phone, and some buffalo tempeh.

  • Laura @ She Eats Well April 19, 2012, 1:27 pm

    Long term fitness goal: to complete a triathlon! Switchin’ it up from just running races.

    Rules: can I second your mean tax? I think that is amazing, especially with all the bullying going on today.

    I thought of you watching the Today Show this morning. They had this girl on who discussed makeup and how she used it to help overcome her insecurities around her acne, etc…it was interesting and reminded me of your recent Naked Face project.

  • Samantha April 19, 2012, 1:30 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to run a marathon! I love the siesta rule-I’m in need of one right about now (instead I’m drinking a chai tea latte yum!)

  • Jessica April 19, 2012, 1:34 pm

    Ohh I would love to win a copy of the book, one of my essays is in there! 🙂
    My long-term fitness goal is to qualify for the Boston Marathon. I’ve only been running seriously for about 2 years, and my first marathon was 4:09. My next is Kansas City MO, and I will keep chanting “3:34, 3:34” for 26.2 miles! 🙂

  • Caroline April 19, 2012, 1:34 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to become a certified Pilates instructor. I love the way it makes me feel, especially as a soon-to-be momma! I really want to help other women connect to their core in way that will better the quality of their lives!

    My two rules would be 1. that schools had to offer either yoga/tai-qi/meditation to children as part of their curriculum and 2. I second that all workplaces offered a post-lunch siesta hour for more efficient work!

    My purse contains: water bottle, small notebook and pen for random thoughts and lists, my cell phone, minty chap stick, a metro card, wallet and sun-glasses. Oh, and a rock from the beach!

  • Amanda April 19, 2012, 1:35 pm

    In my purse: wallet, keys, planner, novels, notebook, dreams 😉 and not nearly enough pens because they always seem to disappear!

  • Kerry April 19, 2012, 1:36 pm

    3.) My purse is essentially my school bag. I have a moleskin, a makeup bag full of pens, post its, paperclips, etc., my phone, a binder, a textbook, a calculator, chapstick, some sunglasses, an apple, a bottle of water, and my toesox for yoga!

  • Elaine April 19, 2012, 1:36 pm

    1. My (somewhat) long-term fitness goal is to bike a metric century. Will hopefully do it this summer!
    2. Rule: When you walk by someone on the street you have to smile and say hello/good morning! And I second siesta/nap-time for all.
    3. A £20 note, a pack of tissues, 3 plasters (you never know), a cough lozenge, 2 pens and a notepad.

  • Ashlyn April 19, 2012, 1:36 pm

    In my purse right now:
    -wallet
    -cell phone
    -iPod
    -flipcam
    -lotion
    -pen/notepad
    -gum
    -too many wrinkly receipts to count

  • Nicole April 19, 2012, 1:37 pm

    My long-term fitness goal is just to be active a few times a week in some form, more just because it’s fun than because I have to. In the past, I always considered walking to be “not good enough” to count as a workout, so I’d force myself through something that felt more like work than fun. But recently, my husband and I have started walking a several miles a few times a week and even though I’m not dripping sweat at the end, I feel like it’s something that’s really enjoyable to do a few times per week. I’m thinking of it as an alternative to something like watching a movie, basically. It’s just a fun activity and it’s not going to be the end of the world if I don’t do it 5-6 times per week. And frankly, I don’t want to do it that often because like any other fun activity, when you do it too much, you get bored!

  • Sarah April 19, 2012, 1:37 pm

    my long term fitness goal is to be able to run a mile in under 5:30! right now I’m at about 6:20, so who knows…!

  • Britt @ BalancedBritt April 19, 2012, 1:44 pm

    Imagine if it were raining carrots! Maggie would die of happiness. Cannot wait to get my book! 🙂

  • Alexandra April 19, 2012, 1:46 pm

    My looooooong term fitness goal is to stay active and fit my entire life. I want to be that retired 65 year old lady who still goes to the gym, does fitness classes and does yoga.
    My current long term fitness goal is to run a 10k and half marathon this year 🙂

  • MB April 19, 2012, 1:46 pm

    1) Complete a 100 mile bike ride.
    2) I like your mandatory siesta idea!
    3) Receipts, wallet, Blistex, lip gloss, pens, umbrella. Nothing exciting.

  • Jill Will Run April 19, 2012, 1:52 pm

    My long-term fitness goal is to do an ultramarathon. It used to be my “before getting pregnant” goal… but that one snuck up on me!

    Well, I guess my real long-term fitness goal is to run for my whole life. I’d like to be the old lady that shows up at races and still gets out to move regularly.

  • Natalie April 19, 2012, 1:54 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to do a sprint triathlon. The running is my most difficult part, so I’m training with some 5ks.

  • liz April 19, 2012, 1:56 pm

    Whats in my purse? The basics: wallet, chapstick, nail file. Random coupons, old receipts and tons of gum wrappers!

  • Joy April 19, 2012, 1:57 pm

    In my purse is my wallet a cell charger and the world’s best keychain and keys

  • Erica April 19, 2012, 1:58 pm

    Oh my gosh…I’m always afraid I’m going to open the bag and explode the food everywhere 🙂 I one time was trying to pour from the bag and poured about 1/4 on the floor ;). Pretty breakfast. Whats currently in my purse? Well..baby bag? Everything and the kitchen sink

  • Erin April 19, 2012, 1:59 pm

    My long-term fitness goals are to run a marathon and become a certified Zumba teacher.

  • SammyCakes April 19, 2012, 2:00 pm

    1. Long term fitness goal is to really develop the healthiest of lifestyles, which includes the people I allow in it, and maintain it forever.

    2. People couldn’t lie about their feelings.

    3. Makeup, wallet, emergency jewelry, pen, pill case, random recipe card from the grocery store produce section, keys, gum from the health food store

  • Anu April 19, 2012, 2:06 pm

    in my purse: wallet, camera, gum, too many lipsticks and lipgloss, mascara, eyeliner, phone, lotion, and a pen

  • Sandra April 19, 2012, 2:08 pm

    In my purse – the usual suspects: wallet, cell phone, checkbook, planner, sunglasses, floss, lip balm, hand sanitizer, umbrella, snack bar, keys, hair band, pen, mint, jump drives, medicine, portable music player and ear buds, mints, lanyard, tissues, employee badge.

    Now, if I could only fit a back brace in there, I’d be set!

  • Liz April 19, 2012, 2:18 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to do a muscle up! Kipping is fine because I just want to get up there!! I can’t do a strict pull up right now so it’s definitely a long term goal for me.

  • LSandoe April 19, 2012, 2:19 pm

    In my purse:

    Wallet, two hand lotions, lip balm, pens, earrings, flash drive, car keys, and cell phone.

  • Liz April 19, 2012, 2:22 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to really dedicate myself to yoga, and be able to do a headstand by the end of the year! Also, I would make a 4 day work week a rule, and a rule banning factory farms!

  • Ashley April 19, 2012, 2:24 pm

    My purse is a complete mess, always… but I couldn’t imagine it any different! I have my wallet, phone, chapstick, lip gloss, random notes, usually a pen, and always sunglasses!

  • Emma April 19, 2012, 2:24 pm

    What’s your long-term fitness goal?: To simply be fit. I have been struggling with losing weight and getting fit and healthy for a few years now, and my ultimate goal is to be in good enough shape to not feel worried for my health. It would also be nice to ride my bike for transportation without feeling like death when I get home.

    If you could make up any two rules (no matter how ridiculous) and everyone had to follow them, what would they be?: 1. Everyone has to work in public service of some kind for one year. It could be retail, food service, government office, anything. The number of rude and inconsiderate people I deal with (I work in a public library) is absurd. If people had to work these jobs just once, maybe they’d be nicer to the people who do them everyday.
    2. No one is allowed to work before 10am. I am NOT a morning person, and would appreciate not having to start the public part of my day until 10am. I don’t think that’s too unreasonable.

    What’s currently in your purse?: wallet, keys, sunglasses, lip balm x2, iPod, and a bunch of receipts.

  • Emily @ Relishments April 19, 2012, 2:27 pm

    What’s in my purse? My wallet, my Canon PowerShot, TicTacs, a notepad, fruit snacks, my cell phone and more receipts than any human being needs.

    Congrats on the book!

  • Jenna April 19, 2012, 2:38 pm

    My poor dog doesn’t know that food can be served in a bowl! Especially in summer it gets tossed around in the backyard [expanding dinner time from 4.2 seconds to a few minutes…. she is an inhaler of food]. Winter and wet weather it gets sprinkled through out the house or in a food dispenser that she has to work to get the food out of kibble by kibble.

    Goals – be accountable to myself for my fitness level and training goals – I seem to have lost all my training buddies due to their lifestyle changes or injuries – and find myself floundering and lonely without that partner/support system to account to. I end up taking their change personally versus recognizing it for what it is.

    Rules – food would be priced by health value rather than by production costs or subsidies [ie. junk food would cost a mint, fresh organic produce would be available at a very accessible price] and bans on cellphone and texting while driving would be heavily enforced.

    Purse – daytimer, several ‘borrowed’ pens, post-it notes, cell phone, lip balm & wallet – booor-ing.

  • Jolene (Homespun Heritage) April 19, 2012, 2:47 pm

    Long term fitness goal….a 5k race…I know that sounds so easy but my body is so OUT of shape that even a half-mile run is out of the question at this point. But the wonderful news is that I am working HARD at it!

  • Rebecca April 19, 2012, 2:54 pm

    I would love to win this book! I am a fan, and i also sent in a picture last year 🙂

  • Lissa April 19, 2012, 2:56 pm

    in my purse…my wallet, my sunglasses, my phone, my ipod touch, my keys, a small hand sanitizer, a pen, lip gloss pouch, ice breaker mints, my phone charger and a tide to go stick!

  • Toa Green April 19, 2012, 2:57 pm

    Long term goal: To finish a half marathon injury free, to complete an olympic tri, to do a handstand push up, and to continue reaching for new goals!

  • Christie April 19, 2012, 3:01 pm

    My long-term fitness goal is to complete not only my Half2Run challenge (a half marathon in 25 states), but to hit every state. Someday.

  • ColleenS April 19, 2012, 3:03 pm

    1. Do a sprint tri, and a Disney race.

    2. That everyone had to have a service job for at least a year. Work weeks were only 4 days and we had as much vacation “holiday” time as our European friends.

    3. Business cards, kleenxes, a pen, money, cards/ids, phone, chapstick, clifbar, receipts, coupons, checkbook, and keys.

  • Katy @ HaveYouHurd April 19, 2012, 3:05 pm

    You should get sticky notes with OperationBeautiful.com printed on them!

  • Maren April 19, 2012, 3:06 pm

    You know what’s NOT currently in my purse? The product code for the dress my mom wants to wear for my wedding. Can’t find it anywhere. She’s going to KILL me!!! I didn’t LOVE the dress anyway 😉

  • Kerri April 19, 2012, 3:09 pm

    What’s in your purse? Phone, wallet, loose change, gum, random reciepts, also an old-lady pill box, a grocery list, a lot of coupons and hand sanitizer!

  • Kalyn April 19, 2012, 3:09 pm

    I LOOOVE the siesta idea. I think I’ll start following that rule today!

    If I could implement two rules, the first would be complete coverage of college tuition for all graduates. My second rule would be for all public transportation to have seat belts (being on the bus without one sort of stresses me out- haha).

  • LisaS April 19, 2012, 3:11 pm

    My short term fitness is a 5k June 9th! My long term is a 10K! I with any luck, I will be there by the end of the year!

  • Emily April 19, 2012, 3:12 pm

    Long-term fitness goal: to run a marathon with my husband!

  • Bonnie N. April 19, 2012, 3:17 pm

    My goal is also a half-ironman! I hope I can do it!

  • Danielle April 19, 2012, 3:17 pm

    Long-term fitness goal – complete a 1/2 marathon! I hope to complete a 10 km in a month – not so long term 😛

  • Megan April 19, 2012, 3:18 pm

    Long term fitness goal – to PROPERLY train for and COMPLETE the Marine Corps Marathon! Oohrah!!

  • Janelle April 19, 2012, 3:20 pm

    Long-term fitness goal: To be a certified yoga instructor… but I’m NO where close to that yet. 🙂

  • Maria Makes Muffins April 19, 2012, 3:22 pm

    My long-term fitness goal is to have a flat tummy again after baby #2 is born in September. 😉 In all seriousness, I would like to run a 5k and participate in a bike race with my hubby. Since I was young I always considered myself to be “bad” at sports. Now that I am in shape I know that I can be good at sports. I have never competed, but would really love to!

  • Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries April 19, 2012, 3:25 pm

    what’s in my purse? wallet, keys, cell phone, chapstick, lip gloss, camera, coupon holder.

  • Kelly April 19, 2012, 3:29 pm

    in my purse – diapers, wipes, snack cup for my toddler, wallet, Fresh sugar lip balm, sunglasses, candy canes (the mini ones, I bought a bunch at Christmas), iphone, lactose pills.

  • Amber P April 19, 2012, 3:33 pm

    My long term fitness goals are a full marathon, which I am doing in September of this year. And LOOONG term, I want to do some kind of ultrarun on trail. Probably a 50k or 50mi. That will be some serious training though, but I am sure I can do it some day.

    Right now, I have done 2 half marathons (this year) and many 10ks, 5ks, and 2 15ks. I also want to start doing triathlons, but I am afraid the serious tri people will laugh at my 80’s aluminum framed bike 🙂

  • Ambre April 19, 2012, 3:46 pm

    My long term fitness goal would be to complete a marathon 🙂 I’m hoping to train for a half marathon later this year!

  • Ambre April 19, 2012, 3:47 pm

    What’s currently in my purse? Just about everything… Pair of socks, hand sanitizer, lotion, kindle, wallet, gum, pens, tampons, check book, check stubs, other random mail, perfume…and a bunch of more random stuff.

  • Reghan April 19, 2012, 4:02 pm

    my long term fitness goal is to get back into working out and lose the baby weight after this baby is born 🙂

  • AmandaonMaui April 19, 2012, 4:06 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to maintain my weight, but to gain more overall strength and endurance. I’d like to make sure this body will keep me up and moving well into my golden years.

  • Annie Bananie April 19, 2012, 4:11 pm

    Long term fitness goal = running a marathon! And climbing lots and lots of mountains – including one in Africa and South America. And Asia. I’ve already crossed Europe off the list. 🙂

  • Kelly April 19, 2012, 4:16 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to ride a century. I’m struggling right now to fit in cycling at all so I really need to work on this one.

    Rule #1 – no smoking (I’m a reformed smoker and I hate walking down the street in a cloud of smoke.)

    Rule #2 – no cell phones while driving (oh that already is a law) so maybe when you sit in the drivers seat your phone is deactivated.

    In my purse is my wallet, my other wallet that has my rewards cards, lip gloss, keys, blackberry for work and my iPhone.

    Your dogs had to love their day today! Hopefully it wasn’t too difficult getting it all picked up.

  • Danielle April 19, 2012, 4:17 pm

    Rules:
    1. All ‘non-medical’ plastic must be biodegradable.
    2. Unnecessary industrial chemicals such as parabens should be prohibited.

  • Hanna April 19, 2012, 4:22 pm

    What’s in my purse? a wallet, chapstick, lipgloss, hand lotion, and chuck-it ball for my doggie.

    My long term fitness goal is to be in the best shape after I have my babies- I’m pregnant with baby number one and want three!

  • Finding a skinnier me April 19, 2012, 4:24 pm

    1. To become a runner. I know it sounds simple but it has taken me a long time to even get to where I am at today, I can’t wait till I can run 5k’s and compete in races!!

    2. The first rule: four day work weeks with the option of working from home two of those days (if you can).. life is too short to waste working. The second rule: Rewards for the good and punishments for the bad, sometimes it appears we have a backwards society where we reward the bad and punish the good!

    3. What isn’t in my purse currenly? LOL! A small book of happiness quotes, a black and pink scarf, loose change, chaptstick, lotion, wallet, receipts, bobby pins, earings, grocery shopping list, a few pens and coupons that are probably expired.

  • Caitlin April 19, 2012, 4:26 pm

    My immediate fitness goal is to run an entire 5k without stopping. My ultimate fitness goal is to complete a half marathon!

  • Laura @ Running & Reading Long April 19, 2012, 4:38 pm

    My long-term goal is to run a 100-mile ultra!

  • Moni Meals April 19, 2012, 4:38 pm

    In my purse: I have the wallet, phone, the book the Four Agreements, ear plugs (ha!), lip gloss, always lil snacks like nuts, gift cards from christmas hoping to use asap (what the heck!?!), and stop watch.

    A long term goal is for me to do an Iron Man but before that.. a Century bike Ride…You are SO my hero! Hope to read this book soon too! Congrats again. 🙂

  • Abby April 19, 2012, 4:42 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to run the number of kilometers of my age on my birthday every year.

  • Valerie April 19, 2012, 4:49 pm

    My fitness goal is to run another marathon this Fall!

  • Courtney April 19, 2012, 4:50 pm

    1-To bench-press my body weight! Among other goals…
    2-That adults were only permitted to have children if they were mature enough to shoulder the responsibility. And…I really like your mean tax!
    3-5 pens, 4 glittery bobby pins, 2 hair elastics, Burt’s Bee’s chapstick, CO Bigelow lip gloss, mascara, Clinique eyeshadow, Neutrogena hand cream [AMAZING], birth control pills, $117 cash, cards, coupons, receipts.

  • Neely April 19, 2012, 4:59 pm

    In my purse you will find a wallet, a pack of gum, kindle, keys, makeup bag, floss, and a fiber one bar 🙂

  • Rachel @ Runner's Tales April 19, 2012, 5:00 pm

    1. My ultimate fitness is to qualify for the Boston marathon. Of course that will depend on how my first marathon (Walt Disney World Marathon) goes in January.

    2. I would make it mandatory that everyone work in some form of retail/customer service/food industry for at least 6 months. I would also make it mandatory that every office building have a room with cots, a room with treadmills and showers in the bathrooms.

    3. My purse currently contains my wallet, cell phone, notepads to take notes for future blog posts, a bunch of receipts and some loose change.

  • Katherine April 19, 2012, 5:01 pm

    my long term fitness goal is to compete in the race category at Vertfest. http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/vertfest

  • Julie April 19, 2012, 5:02 pm

    LOL on feeding the dogs off the floor! I did the exact same thing last week! We just got a new puppy about a month ago, & last week I picked up her full food dish & proceeded to dump it all over the kitchen floor. I debated cleaning it all up for about half a second, then I just looked at her & said, “Bon Appetit!” 🙂

  • Abbey April 19, 2012, 5:08 pm

    I hate when I spill the dog or cat food but I do te same thing when it happens — they eat stuff off the ground when they find it anyway so what’s the difference?! As for a random fact – there are way to many things in my purse right now to name. It seems that the bigger my purse is the more stuff a shove in it!

  • Brittnie (A Joy Renewed) April 19, 2012, 5:11 pm

    Two rules:
    1. It would be illegal in every state to drive while talking/texting on your cell phone.
    2. Everyone was released from work every Friday at 12pm. Friday nights would be about family – at home.

  • Wendy April 19, 2012, 5:15 pm

    My long term fitness goal is simply to keep going with fitness. I am horrible about following through on things, and will get “obessed” with something then get tired of it. I have been working on increasing my fitness level for about a year now and want to do a half marathon in the fall but want to keep myself going past that.

  • Jessica April 19, 2012, 5:19 pm

    In my purse: checkbook, Titanic ticket stub, headphones, chapstick, eye drops, YMCA membership card, wallet, water bottle, random keychain, and notebook. 🙂

  • Shelley April 19, 2012, 5:35 pm

    My longterm fitness goal is to continue striving to be the healthiest happiest me. I am at my best when I am taking care of myself, mentally , emotionally, and physically. Endorphins are my friend!

  • Jenny April 19, 2012, 5:38 pm

    2 rules
    Friday would be a half day of work for everyone!
    Daylight savings time would be year round!

  • Linz @ Itz Linz April 19, 2012, 5:39 pm

    My purse: wallet, essential oils, a billion lip glosses, hand sanitzer, and my phone!

  • Melissa Q April 19, 2012, 5:42 pm

    For once in my life, I have a dog who isn’t food motivated. When I drop food on the ground, he just looks at me like, “Are you gonna clean that up?!”

    My purse looks like a disaster zone on the inside but I’m happy to say it’s surprisingly light! 🙂

  • laura April 19, 2012, 5:42 pm

    hmm lets see….in my purse i’ve got my wallet, gum, a lara bar, contact lens solution, a mini brush, a compact, chapstick, a pen, my checkbook, and some tic tacs!

  • Hannah April 19, 2012, 5:48 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to run a FULL MARATHON! hopefully this year. I’ve run 5 half’s, it’s time!!!

  • Rachel April 19, 2012, 5:58 pm

    My long-term fitness goal is to run an ultra-marathon. I also want to (in the shorter term) complete a triathlon, travel to a new city to run a marathon, and touch the palms of my hands to the floor while standing.

    *I read your post this morning at lunch, and when I came home from work I was feeding my dog and cat and completely dropped their bowls and their food went everywhere! Unlike you however, it is not my first time. One time I was trying to call my cat by shaking a container of her food but the lid wasn’t on tight and the food went flying!

  • Angela April 19, 2012, 6:18 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to consistly run a 9min mile pace in races. I’ve already shaved over a minute of my pave when I started running, and have about 45 more seconds to go.

  • Christa April 19, 2012, 6:25 pm

    My long-term fitness goal is definitely to run a marathon (or 100…)! I love distance running and that would be something to be proud of.

    If I had to make two ridiculous rules they would be that everyone had to eat at least 3 fruits/vegetables everyday, and that everyday every person has to say one compliment to someone else.

    Currently in my purse is: pencils, pen, wallet, keys, hand sanitizer, agenda, chapstick, C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve (AMAZING), The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak, tissues, and a compact!

  • Emily April 19, 2012, 6:30 pm

    My long-term fitness goal is to run a half marathon in under 2 hours. I ran my first one last weekend in 2:03 so I think it’s totally doable!

  • Sonia the Mexigarian April 19, 2012, 6:31 pm

    What’s your long-term fitness goal? I really want to do a century ride, a half marathon and and a triathalon. 🙂

    If you could make up any two rules (no matter how ridiculous) and everyone had to follow them, what would they be? ….huh. good question. i’m stumped on this one.

    What’s currently in your purse? besides the kitchen sink? notebook, sketchbook, pen, pencil, eraser, chapstick, wine corks, wallet, 2012 daily planner, file folder with recipes my sellers permit and vet bill, manila envelope with my postcards for the Open ART Studios Tour (may 5th and 6th btw in santa clara), tweezers, lotion, contacts case, a bag of smooshed dates, two garbage bags, business cards, free sample box of prilosec, i pod, ipad, cash, earrings, hand sanitizer, memory sticks,inhaler, my camera and its bag (with cord, batteries), and a Women’s Health magazine. I kid you not :)Yes, that is my purse.

    • Sonia the Mexigarian April 19, 2012, 6:34 pm

      ooooh and my Kim Harrison novel, didn’t see it between my sketch book and notebook. lol.

  • Karen April 19, 2012, 6:37 pm

    I had an ACL reconstruction done on December 23rd. So, right now, my goal is to run a 5K by Christmas 2012. I actually already registered for a 5K in July, but I imagine I might have to walk much of it.

    My two rules:
    Anyone who goes to a Halloween party, or trick or treating, MUST wear a real, full costume.
    Healthcare for kids under 18 and adults over 65 would be free.

    In my pocketbook? A wallet; 2 lipstains, 2 lipglosses and a chapstick; pack o’ gum; pack of tissues; band-aids; rewards cards; 3 pens & a pencil; nail file; extra house & car key; mini tape measure; mini led flashlight; pack of game cards to keep the boys occupied whenever we have to wait; a pad and a tampon.

  • Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin April 19, 2012, 6:37 pm

    My long term fitness goal is just to be fit and healthy enough to still be running in my 50’s and beyond!

  • Jen April 19, 2012, 7:16 pm

    My long term fitness goals are to run consistent 9:00 miles and, once I have mastered that, to run a half-marathon and then a marathon. I’m currently running about 10:30 5K pace and 30 lbs overweight so I know it’s possible, it just will take some serious determination!

  • Tricia April 19, 2012, 7:21 pm

    1) I would like to do a Marathon in the future
    2).1 A kind word report; people would have to find at least one positive thing about each place they go, my mom & I went to a restaurant the other day and called the manager over to our table to compliment our server and he was shocked because all they ever heard was what they were doing wrong.
    .2 Free gasoline Friday’s, I know gas stations would be crazy but how happy people would be!
    3) In my purse is an air horn, keys, umbrella, wallet, gum, sweater, lint brush, sunglasses, reading glasses, peppermint oil, earplugs, cash, receipts, hair clip, lotion, deodorant, usb drive, medicine, pads … wow I need to clean out my purse!

  • Jen April 19, 2012, 7:22 pm

    Long term fitness goal- to run a 5k!

  • jen April 19, 2012, 7:30 pm

    my long term fitness goal is to be able to run again. i used to be an amaaazing runner but i’ve gotten very sick and weak. i hope to someday get out there again and cherish every moment of it.

  • Kristin April 19, 2012, 7:40 pm

    If I could make up 2 rules they would be- Mandatory Spring, summer and winter breaks! and that maternity leave was longer!

  • Katie April 19, 2012, 7:40 pm

    What’s your long-term fitness goal? Mine is to run a marathon. I’m not sure how it will go, but I’m looking at next summer.

    If you could make up any two rules (no matter how ridiculous) and everyone had to follow them, what would they be? No judgment on food choices, and you must say hello to someone when you see them. Awkward hiding is not allowed.

    What’s currently in your purse? I have no idea, I’m currently operating with just carrying my wallet and my cell phone.

  • Monique April 19, 2012, 7:53 pm

    What’s in my purse… not much. The basics like credit cards, coupons, phone, cough drops, oh and a Swiss army knife (never know when you’ll need one)

  • Tracy April 19, 2012, 7:56 pm

    In my purse: Wallet, lip gloss, cell phone, eyeglasses case (empty), insurance cards and costco membership card, car key. Simple and boring.

  • Anne April 19, 2012, 8:01 pm

    My long-term fitness goal is to start playing competitive tennis again!

  • Laura April 19, 2012, 8:07 pm

    I want to run/jog a 5K in under 45 minutes and eventually be able to do a 10K.

  • Kim April 19, 2012, 8:20 pm

    Two rules…
    1. Everyone be nice to each other.
    2. 4 day work week:)

  • Nina April 19, 2012, 8:23 pm

    What type of kibble do you feed the pups?

    • Caitlin April 19, 2012, 8:54 pm

      Organix.

  • Traci Ross April 19, 2012, 8:23 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to get nicely toned and to maintain it. I really just want to be as healthy as possible.

  • Gwen April 19, 2012, 8:35 pm

    in my purse: car keys, wallet, re-usable shopping bag, memo book for tracking my running and strength training, lip balm, gum, and a spare pen. Oh, and a purple sparkly bouncy ball and a small bottle of bubbles =P

  • Allison April 19, 2012, 8:48 pm

    My long-term fitness goal is to reach the point where exercise is an automatic part of my daily life and not something that I need to “make” myself do. 🙂

  • melinda m. April 19, 2012, 8:56 pm

    Long term fitness goals are to get really toned up and finally get some muscle definition. I’ve been running so long but never focused on building muscle. I have a lot of knee issues (like you!) and am giving myself a break this summer to try something new 🙂

  • Adrienne April 19, 2012, 8:58 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to make it such a strong habit that working out is part of my daily routine.

  • Lisa (Lisa's World of Books) April 19, 2012, 9:24 pm

    Oh there way too many things in my purse. Wallet, keys, notebook, pen, change, papers, tic tacs, and a bunch of other random stuff

  • Amanda April 19, 2012, 9:25 pm

    My future fitness goals is to run a full marathon and also work on my upper body!

  • Lindsay April 19, 2012, 9:32 pm

    My long term fitness goals are to:
    1. Have the ability to just run 15 miles for the hell of it, not because I’m training for something.
    2. Master the art of pull ups. I use an assisted machine at the gym at the moment.

  • Heather April 19, 2012, 9:50 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to run a half marathon!

  • Amy April 19, 2012, 9:58 pm

    hmmmm…I wanted to do a half marathon, and I just finished my 2nd one on Sunday! My next fitness goal is to be able to do a pull-up-I don’t know why they seem to own me! today I ran 5 miles, held a plank for 2 minutes, and did 50 manly pushups, but couldn’t do a pullup if my life depended on it!

  • Katie R April 19, 2012, 10:09 pm

    Thanks for such fun questions! They were really interesting to ponder. If I could enact any two rules, they would be:
    -On sunny, cloudless days, employees are given the option of leaving work 2 hours early to enjoy the sunshine, or taking an extra 2 hour break in the middle of the day to be outside.
    -All cafeterias with multiple stations of food must have at least 1 station dedicated to frozen yogurt
    and I couldn’t resist a third: wireless internet in businesses (hotels, airports, cafes, etc) must be available at no charge

  • Lynn April 19, 2012, 10:11 pm

    Two rules: 1. You can’t throw your cigarette butts out the car window. Why are cars no longer equipped with ashtrays? I want to honk the horn everytime I see someone do that! 2. You must give the person in front of you checking out at the grocery store a minimum of three feet of personal space. Stop popping my space bubble! Hahaha. These are two of my biggest pet peeves!

  • Ranya April 19, 2012, 10:12 pm

    Two rules:
    -everyone must smile/laugh a minimum of 20 minutes everyday (maybe more?)
    -Healthy food is cheaper and unhealthy food is more expensive

  • Lesley April 19, 2012, 10:14 pm

    Long term fitness goal is to run a marathon! I have done a number of half marathons and am petrified of a full!

  • Leila @ Spinach and Skittles April 19, 2012, 10:43 pm

    Wait a second, a hair tie? Not a hair fubby?
    What’s in my purse, that is always a scary question…
    my wallet, a luna protein bar, bag of grapes, lots of receipts, some expired coupons, lots of change, tags from clothes that need to be thrown away, 6 different lip gloss/chap stick options, lactaid, gum, tampons that I have no use for since I’m pregnant, and some pens. But this is my small purse. I usually have a lot more crap I don’t need, haha.

  • Shannon April 19, 2012, 10:46 pm

    My purse currently has my planner, makeup, burts bees, my dslr camera, some clothes for work tomorrow, headphones, and my wallet!

  • Colette April 19, 2012, 11:10 pm

    For the longest time my long term fitness goal was to do a (sprint) triathlon. Well, that is officially checked off the list! Next up – olympic distance and maybe a half ironman some day…

  • ChattyNatty April 19, 2012, 11:41 pm

    All 3 of these are fun- well maybe not the “purse” one, but the first two hard pick, but I go with #2- my rule would be everyone has to be nice and smile to everyone they pass on the street- just think about how much happier all of us would be :).

  • Chelsea April 19, 2012, 11:51 pm

    Hola! My long-term fitness goal is to do a triathlon. I think it would be a great accomplishment for where I am in my fitness journey 🙂

  • Elle April 19, 2012, 11:58 pm

    My long-term fitness goal, which may sound lame to everyone here talking about sprinting around the earth in 35 minutes or less, is to be able to do 100 real pushups in a row! I’ll get there one day? Maybe?

    And oh dear. In my purse right now: two folders of paper for classes, a notebook, my planner, my wallet, an empty tupperware container, water bottle, pencil case, three loose pencils and two loose pens, a compact mirror, a mini hand lotion, lipstick, aspirin, chapstick, loose change, keys, my iPod, a book of poetry, and some candy from the movie I went to see yesterday. And this is on a good day. My purse is always kind of a disaster zone of a billion different things (all of which, of course, I absolutely need for the day.).

  • Heather April 20, 2012, 12:07 am

    i love your mandatory siesta rule!!

    in my purse right now: wallet, digestive supplements, chapstick, hand cream, headphones, a protein bar, a gift card i have yet to put to use, and a parking ticket i got last week (boooo)

  • Laura April 20, 2012, 12:12 am

    My long-term fitness goal is to complete a marathon. I’d love to be able to run 26.2 miles without stopping until I get to the finish line!

  • Grace (Graceful Eats) April 20, 2012, 12:29 am

    Yaayyyy – can’t wait for your book! My long-time fitness goal is to run a marathon (26.2 miles) for/by my 26th birthday! I think I’ll definitely be ready (and able to commit all the time and energy required for training for that). The next few years promise to be jam packed, so I’m giving myself plenty of time (just turned 19).

  • Leah April 20, 2012, 12:59 am

    What’s in my purse? Highland dance shoes, crayons, note book, wallet, receipts, pencils, pencil crayons, tampon, camera, sunglasses, inhaler, my garmin watch, probably a hair net and hair pins. Possibly a bandaid, and a few hair elastics, ibprofen, earbuds. (Can you guess I’m a dance mom?) Oh and if I’m lucky a $1 or two…

  • Stacey Weaver April 20, 2012, 1:04 am

    My long term fitness goal is to run a marathon with my hubby! I love going out for runs every day and he has started to come with me so I would just love for us to do one together as a family 🙂 I would also be happy with just getting some kind of workout in every single day, even if it’s just a little.

  • Emily April 20, 2012, 2:42 am

    My first rule would be that everyone had to be allocated a “secret friend” randomly in school. The secret friend had to have no knowledge of who their secret friend was but everyday they have to do something nice for this child – to promote acceptance and esteem building and to make primary and especially high school more bearable.

    My second rule would be that every family turn off their TV, computer, phone, iPod etc from 6-7pm and have “library nights” where they read and discuss and book they’ve been reading in the week to promote family unity, communication and the importance of reading.

  • Jeanelle @ Glocal Girl April 20, 2012, 3:31 am

    If you could make up any two rules (no matter how ridiculous) and everyone had to follow them, what would they be?

    1) Americans to be bilingual – in any other language! I think it’s amazing how resourceful and educated Americans are yet we fail to speak any other language than English (in many cases!).
    2) Everyone had to work out at least twice a week… take care of those bodies! We only get one.

  • Floey April 20, 2012, 4:51 am

    I want to be able to get back into swimming

  • Cathy @ Showing Up April 20, 2012, 5:16 am

    My short-term goal is to complete the half-marathon that I signed up for this week. It’s in October, it will be my first, and I’ll be 57.

  • Cassidy April 20, 2012, 6:35 am

    Currently in my purse, I have…
    – My wallet
    – My Pencil case (containing pens, pencils, lip gloss etc..etc…)
    – My checkbook
    – My to-do list notebook
    – Notes for a physics presentation
    – The List by Siobhan Vivian
    – Economics homework.

  • Jen W. April 20, 2012, 7:08 am

    Most important(edible) thing in my purse is protein bars. A must! Strangest thing is dog treats. Yes, I’m a dog lover too. You seem to run into them in the most unexpected places so dog treats always travel with me.

  • Alison April 20, 2012, 9:01 am

    What is in my purse,
    – wallet, iphone, work blackberry, headphones, 5 hair elastics, sunglasses and case, planner, lip balm, Work id badge, cliff bar (maple flavour), 2 peanut butter samples for a restaurant, Vaseline and hand cream….

  • ashley April 20, 2012, 9:02 am

    This is a weird question… but what kind of kibble do you feed your dogs? I feed my pup Blue Buffalo, but it’s so expensive! I buy into all of their marketing though, I do want to feed her as healthy as I feed myself. I am a sucker 🙂

  • Ruby Leigh April 20, 2012, 11:39 am

    1. I think an Olympic tri would be a solid goal. (Maybe a half IronMan – one day, but I have a few bridges to cross first) I’ve just introduced swimming and biking into my exercise regiment and am doing a sprint this summer.

    2. … I’m not much of a rule follower/maker. Maybe one would be – Take care of your animals responsibly! I can’t stand pictures of abused and sad pets!

    3. My purse has a lot of pens! I am a teacher and I always have a red pen handy.

  • Michelle April 20, 2012, 11:44 am

    I’m guessing from the food in teh sink that was an accident. 🙂 But actually – tossing the food on the floor is a good idea. It forces them to move around to get their food and eat it slower. Its actually fairly good for them! (As long as you are ok with puppy-tongues being mops.) 🙂

  • Elaine Glynn April 20, 2012, 12:16 pm

    My long term fitness goal is to lose 4 stone but also to be able to do a shoulder stand in my yoga class and maybe even extend my legs over my head to the ground but a week lower back is my problem but each week I get nearer to my goal. I am determined I will get there.

  • Wendy B. April 20, 2012, 11:20 pm

    My purse contains my sunglasses, wallet, keys, coupons, and a watch.

Previous post:

Next post:

Search The Blog

Read by Month:

Read by Topic:

Healthy Tipping Point