I love what I do for a living.  Essentially I get paid to network, form partnerships, create buzz, make connections, and put ideas into action.

It's freakin' amazing!

So much of it though is done on my lap top.  And well, let's just say that if I'm typing...I'm not really moving other parts of my body that I should.  Honestly, if I wasn't on my laptop, one could call me a couch potato and well, I'd have to agree with them!  I'm convinced that if I added more exercise to my daily routine, it would positively effect my work/life balance almost instantly.

Add to the mix that it's also really cold outside and there's not a whole lot of incentive to get moving outside either.

But this, my friends is going to change.

When EA Sports contacted me about working with them on the launch of their new fitness game for the Wii called Active by participating in the EA Sports Active 30 Day Challenge?  I didn't hesitate for one second.  I need something like this.  And I'm uber competitive so I hear the word "challenge" and my ears perk up!

So I said yes, assuming they'd send me a copy of the game and I'd start vlogging about it, and was beyond stoked.  Then they emailed me to let me know that they plan to fly the other selected bloggers and myself out to Santa Barbara to kick off the challenge with a...wait for it...SPA RETREAT WEEKEND!  Umm...hello!?  I was happy to get an advance copy of the Wii game and now THIS?

Holy Moly!

If you already clicked on the link to the EA Sports Active site you'll see that it's based on what personal trainer, Bob Greene, teaches his clients.  Oh, and by the way, one of his clients you might know.  Yeah.  Her name starts with an O and ends with an H?

And in case you're wondering who the other bloggers embarking on this challenge with are, I'm excited to share that I'll be in great company with Jennifer of Mom Bloggers Club, Julie from Cool Mom Guide & Wii Fit Mommies, Monica from Mommy Brain Reports, Donald from Dads Center, and Renee from Cutie Booty Cakes!

So, what am I hoping?  That you all will embark on some kind of fitness plan of your own.  Whether it's dancing and playing air guitar to Poison or playing Duck Duck Goose with your kids.  And I hope you'll join me in holding each other accountable, cheering each other on as we share our progress on Twitter, Facebook, and on our blogs.

HOMEWORK

Think about your level of activity.  Are you satisfied with it?  Anything you would change?  Want to try to reach our goals together?  Let me know in the comments here.

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