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ROSIEJP
SparkPoints: (130,931)
Fitness Minutes: (95,700) Posts: 6,375 11/3/10 10:21 P
I completed the first 3 challenges, but never got around to blogging. It was a difficult week with my eating, but I kept myself honest.
"Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world." - Joel A. Barker
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MEGMCDO
Posts: 534 11/1/10 12:27 P
I was able to meet both goals I set for this week: drinking 8 glasses of water per day and tracking my food for at least four days.
Listen, are you breathing just a little and calling it a life? --Mary Oliver
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BECKYI
Posts: 2,520 10/31/10 11:47 P
It is getting easier for me to get my water in. I wrote my blog on Tuesday about my success at the plastic surgeon's office. I am getting better at walking.
Becky
Becky Issa
Co-leader for Southwest Houston: Spark Official Houston Team
Co-leader, The Slowest Loser
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ZANNACHAN
Posts: 7,619 10/31/10 11:03 P
#2 goal met #4 Wrote blog on Friday about attitudes toward overweight people #3 Only exercised 3 times this week, but I'm not surprised. I really over did it last weekend and my left knee especially is really sore. It's nothing serious--just overworked it--but I took it easy for three days and it was feeling better so I fenced on Wed. and started hurting again. So I've had to take it easy and will have to continue being careful next week until it's fully recovered.
Zanna (or Zannachan), from Michigan BLC 19-21- Azure Destinations
Your Superpower is Biotechnology Your Weakness is LiveJournal Your Weapon is Your Water Spike Your Mode of Transportation is Scooter
(BLC 20) The Beta Glory
Your Superpower is Gadgets Your Weakness is Philosophizing Your Weapon is Your Gravity R
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PJMATH
Posts: 2,685 10/28/10 2:46 P
So far...
#2 - over 10 glasses each day #3 - 30 minutes of flag football on Sunday, 45 minutes walking on the treadmill Monday, 45 minutes walking on the treadmill Tuesday & 40 minutes walking on the treadmill Wednesday #4 - still need to write
Pam
"How you do anything is how you do everything"
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LITTLELORIT
SparkPoints: (12,168)
Fitness Minutes: (9,133) Posts: 776 10/28/10 2:09 P
Haven't kept up with mine as well, too much going on. I have a feeling this the way it will be for the next few weeks/month. Between trying to keep a certain quota for work, children's events at school, washing clothes, cooking supper, and transporting kids I can barely keep up with my e-mails.
I have remained consistent with 1,2,and 3. This evening I wrote my blog "Plateaus are my friend." I hope you all like it. You can find it on my Spark Page.
The will of God will not take you where the Grace of God cannot protect you.
Give me a sense of humor, Lord,
Give me the grace to see a joke,
To get some humor out of life,
And pass it on to other folk!
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IVONNEALDANAL
Posts: 356 10/27/10 3:29 P
I already worked out 1 out of the 7 days of the week, will work out 3 days more for Goal No. 4, also I've been doing No. 3.
Great challenge, very doable and realistic :)
Ivo!
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SOOKIE
SparkPoints: (62,271)
Fitness Minutes: (43,835) Posts: 6,868 10/27/10 12:38 P
with 4 days left in the week, I plan to do ALL 4!
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." ~Maria Robinson
"Remember, Failure will never overtake you if your Determination to Succeed is strong enough!" ~Mr. Shut & Train
EAT RIGHT RULE: Freggies are fast food!
BLC - Team Golden Phoenix
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PJMATH
Posts: 2,685 10/26/10 3:39 P
This week so far:
#2 - over 10 glasses each day #3 - 30 minutes of flag football on Sunday & 45 minutes walking on the treadmill Monday #4 - still need to write
Pam
"How you do anything is how you do everything"
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SMARGED
SparkPoints: (39,928)
Fitness Minutes: (26,528) Posts: 2,833 10/26/10 12:40 P
Challenges 1,2 and 3 are already a regular part of my plan. But # is a challenge! I've only written one blog since I joined.... I'll take that challenge this week and try to write one!
Marge
"I sing your praise, God, my King; I bless your name forever and ever!" Ps. 145
"If you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul, you shall find Him!" (Dt. 4:29)
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ROSIEJP
SparkPoints: (130,931)
Fitness Minutes: (95,700) Posts: 6,375 10/26/10 8:24 A
I'm going to try all four of these challenges. I've been struggling a bit as of late, particularly with eating. The blog will be the biggest challenge since I rarely use it!
"Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world." - Joel A. Barker
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ANNABELLE1957
Posts: 1,060 10/26/10 5:36 A
1. Track you food at least four days this week. After having tracked for the week, let us know how you did. Did you stay in your food range? Did you learn something about your eating habits that you didn't know? Did you eat any new foods? this will be the hardest part for me, i dont track on here like i should, trying to learn how
2. Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water daily.
thankfully i love water and exceed this most days
3. Exercise at least four times this week. Let us know what you did for those exercises.
wow i was so happy i jogged around inside my home total gym, indoor bike, walking dvd, dance dvd
4. Write a blog entry on any topic. Keep it "positive" and encouraging. Let us know when you've finished blogging and what you chose for a topic.
I do try to post a new blog 2 x week, feel free to see them on my spark page :)
Edited by: ANNABELLE1957 at: 10/27/2010 (00:06)
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GIZZI315
SparkPoints: (7,971)
Fitness Minutes: (2,501) Posts: 879 10/25/10 10:37 P
I am in for all 4 - Basics are GREAT!
Enjoying the journey.....
12 Months to a Healthier Me in 2012
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SLEEPAWAYCAMPR
Posts: 21 10/25/10 8:39 P
I will do 1/2/3 but not 4, I never have enough to say for a blog i think. I have a hard time getting in my water so this will be good for me. At 2 cups so far today, but I've tracked my food and I am taking spinning class tonight!
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DYNAMICDEB53
SparkPoints: (92,051)
Fitness Minutes: (91,376) Posts: 2,341 10/25/10 2:11 P
I will work on #1 and 4. do track daily but this week I am working on planning my weeks eating and then sticking to it.
Deb
"Learn as if you will live forever. Live as though you will die tomorrow" unknown....my favorite quote always reminded me of the need to learn. "If you love someone don't waste a moment tell them. Life is unexpected. Most barriers to your success are man-made. Andmost often, you're the man who made them.-Frank Tyger
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CAROLYN0107
Posts: 25,831 10/25/10 12:18 P
Well, my goals were to drink water and do a blog. I did drink water yesterday but today I must admit I've had plenty of liquids but no water. I'll have water for supper. I did do a blog though.... yesterday. My blog entry is entitled "Persistence Needed" and it can be found at this link: www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_ individual.asp?blog_id=3736225
"Not Perfection but Progress" in my lifestyle changes.
"Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, wi
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KAT2010
SparkPoints: (25,333)
Fitness Minutes: (3,075) Posts: 1,343 10/25/10 11:48 A
OK - I'm going for #2 water & #3 exercise
Keep Looking UP! (to the Creation and the CREATOR)
Findlay, Ohio
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NINJA_SMOO
Posts: 2,441 10/25/10 11:11 A
I plan to do 1-4. I'll edit this message as I go.
Monday: 1. Tracked breakfast, lunch and dinner. I was under for carbs, but within range for the others. No new foods today. 2. Drank 12 glasses of water 3. 45 minute brisk walk at lunch and 30 minutes circuit training at 30 Minute Hit after work. 4. Blogged on Monday, but it wasn't particularly cheerful or inspirational - just a spewing of random thoughts.
Tuesday: 1. Tracked breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack 2. Drank 10 glasses of water 3. 45 minute brisk walk at lunch. 4. Blogged on Tuesday, cheerful for me, but I don't think it was a far-reaching inspirational blog.
Wednesday: 1. Tracked breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack. I ate COOKED spinach. Normally I refuse to eat it, but my boyfriend put it in with our dinner. Very good! 2. Drank 12 glasses of water 3. 45 minute brisk walk at lunch & 30 mins @ 30 minute hit. 4. Blogged on Wednesday - concerned about calorie range changes due to updated fitness tracker
Thursday: 1. Tracked breakfast and dinner snack. 2. Drank 10 glasses of water 3. 45 minute brisk walk at lunch & 30 mins @ 30 minute hit. 4. Didn't blog yesterday
Friday: 1. Tracked breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack. Tried brown rice pasta. Yum! Also tried goat mozzarella. Also yum! 2. Drank 8 glasses of water 3. 45 minute brisk walk at lunch & 1 hour ice skating. 1st time I'd been ice skating since elementary school! Oh, the pain! 4. Didn't blog on Friday.
Saturday: 1. Logged breakfast, dinner and snack. I drank only vodka and club soda at the bar for hallowe'en - normally I would have had several beers. My calorie counting thanks me. 2. Drank 8 glasses of water 3. Danced, walked home from train ~15mins walk 4. Didn't blog on Saturday
Sunday: 1. Logged breakfast, lunch and dinner 2. Drank 8 glasses of water 3. Walked home from skytrain after opera. 4. No blog on Sunday
Week in Review: 1. I tracked everything EXCEPT a couple mini freezies, 2 tootsie rolls (I should put those in), 4 Fizz candies, and some Jaffas (NZ orange chocolate candy I can't find nut. info for). When I pay attention to what I'm eating, I eat well below my calorie range. When I don't, I eat at the upper range or above. I tend to be low on protein and carbs. 2. I am happy with the level of water I drink during the week, but I need to work on it on weekends. It was yesterday at dinner and I was sooooo thirsty. And then I realized I hadn't had anything to drink since waking. Standard weekend drinking habits for me, unfortunatley. 3. Generally I am happy with the amount of exercise I am doing. There are some different exercises I would like to try, but I'm working on those too. (Learning to ski this winter!) 4. I did blog a few times this week, but this week wasn't exactly great for asking me to be cheerful. There's only so many times I can say 'I can do it. Keep on track'... my head knows I can, my heart doesn't believe it.
Edited by: NINJA_SMOO at: 11/1/2010 (13:36)
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PJMATH
Posts: 2,685 10/25/10 7:11 A
I will do #2, #3 & #4.
Pam
"How you do anything is how you do everything"
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SHELLY9816
Posts: 2 10/24/10 11:12 P
I am going to do #2 and try to do #3
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_MARHAZ_
Posts: 327 10/24/10 9:27 P
I am going to do # 2 for sure. I've gotten off track on that one, know I'm not drinking as much as I used to.
#3 going to shoot for this one. should be able to, since I usually do at least 3-4 days/week.
And going to try #1. I put it last cause I haven't been doing it at all lately, and I know that is bad. This week is going to be very hectic for me though and not sure how well I will do on it, but at the very least want to get it tracked. I know I stay on course more when I'm actually tracking my food.
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TRESSAGRACE
SparkPoints: (11,678)
Fitness Minutes: (9,299) Posts: 372 10/24/10 9:22 P
Perfect---I am committed to all goals. Be back on the 30th to update all!
It's all GOOD!
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MAUREENV2
Posts: 3,801 10/24/10 8:17 P
This is very timely for me. I need to get back to basics- I can see my motivation fading. I will do #1,2 and 3. I will let you know how I did.
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L-ANNIE
SparkPoints: (22,374)
Fitness Minutes: (12,779) Posts: 1,722 10/24/10 3:38 P
Already do #1 / #2 I have trouble with #3 so will work on that.
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MARYMO22
Posts: 385 10/24/10 3:18 P
I'm going to do 1 and 3 (always get my water in) BUT - I'm also going to blog - I've just posted my first blog for over a year "running with my garmin" Hope you find it interesting.... not very confident with these things
C25K graduate ! Race for Life 29 May 2011 under 35 minutes
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JANEXA
SparkPoints: (94,636)
Fitness Minutes: (81,049) Posts: 2,998 10/24/10 2:55 P
I commit to #1. I remember to eat fruits and veggies, but I do not track all my meals and snacks.
Look into your heart, work towards your dreams, and they will come true.
.•*´¨ )♥-:¦:-♥ .•*´¨ ) ;.•.♥Janet F. in N. California♥.•;.•. ♥-:¦:-♥ SP joined Nov. '07, active with SP Jan. 5, '08
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MEGMCDO
Posts: 534 10/24/10 11:13 A
I am committing to do #1 and #2.
Listen, are you breathing just a little and calling it a life? --Mary Oliver
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LEAKAY59
SparkPoints: (39,902)
Fitness Minutes: (28,339) Posts: 5,553 10/24/10 11:00 A
I think I can actually do all four of these this week! Now, getting back in here to remember to report on them - THAT'S a challenge! LOL!
Laurie
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Calvin Coolidge
Co-Leader, Friends on Our Journey Together
Co-Leader, Official Healthy Cooking Challenge
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GLEORIA
SparkPoints: (40,339)
Fitness Minutes: (29,665) Posts: 2,656 10/24/10 10:45 A
I will give number 1 a shot. It will certainly be a challenge for me because I do not track what I eat.
LYNMEINDERS
SparkPoints: (109,133)
Fitness Minutes: (42,824) Posts: 10,619 10/24/10 5:01 A
Week has started for me as well....
#2
LYN EST +19 hours NZ zone
BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND
Leader Meeting the Daily Challenge of Diet & Exercise team.... Co-leader Daniel Fast Team BLC 18.. Powerful Prism Panthers Team BLC 19....Powerful Prism Panthers team Summer 5% Fall 5% Challenge.... Cloverleafs team Beck Diet Solution Team 100 Days of weight Loss challenge..
5% winter into Spring Challenge... Leader of the Cloverleafs Team in 5% challenge
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CAROLYN0107
Posts: 25,831 10/24/10 3:07 A
Thanks everyone for joining in this challenge. The week has started for me. I'm drinking my water already this morning!
"Not Perfection but Progress" in my lifestyle changes.
"Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, wi
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DHSPARK
SparkPoints: (46,424)
Fitness Minutes: (25,363) Posts: 4,392 10/23/10 9:53 P
2 and 4 sound like something I'd like to focus on.
I can do it! Deb :)
Don't worry...be happy!
If at first you don't succeed...try, try, again!
ZANNACHAN
Posts: 7,619 10/23/10 7:32 P
I will do 2 and 4. I will try to do 3, but I'm really sore right now--pushed my body pretty hard this weekend so far--so I may not be able to. We'll see.
Zanna (or Zannachan), from Michigan BLC 19-21- Azure Destinations
Your Superpower is Biotechnology Your Weakness is LiveJournal Your Weapon is Your Water Spike Your Mode of Transportation is Scooter
(BLC 20) The Beta Glory
Your Superpower is Gadgets Your Weakness is Philosophizing Your Weapon is Your Gravity R
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NADINEL
Posts: 10,647 10/23/10 5:21 P
I will do 1 and 2. Will try doing #3 toward end of week. I went to dentist 3 times this week! Still hurts to move around much, but I did walk to store and back (1/2 mile today). Now my mouth is recovering.
RICHERYL
Posts: 478 10/23/10 4:37 P
I plan to be more diligent with my food tracking. My water intake and exercise is usually not a problem for me. Although I do swim laps 3 days a week, getting in my fourth exercise session is really my challenge so I will work harder on that one. hugs to all, we can do this!!!!
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RICHERYL
Posts: 478 10/23/10 4:36 P
I plan to be more diligent with my food tracking. My water intake and exercise is usually not a problem for me. Although I do swim laps 3 days a week, getting in my fourth exercise session is really my challenge so I will work harder on that one. hugs to all, we can do this!!!!
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BECKYI
Posts: 2,520 10/23/10 4:25 P
I will blog on Tuesday after I see my plastic surgeon. Hopefully, I will be getting my stitches out. I know I will be exercising on Wednesday. I will try to work on the other 3 days.
Becky
Becky Issa
Co-leader for Southwest Houston: Spark Official Houston Team
Co-leader, The Slowest Loser
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MRSJERRYBUSH
Posts: 3,591 10/23/10 2:47 P
I haven't written a blog for quite some time, so I'll try for #4.
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THEWINNER33
Posts: 3,363 10/23/10 1:53 P
I am fairly consistent with 1.2 and3 so count me in on 4.
The will of God will not take you where the Grace of God cannot protect you.
Give me a sense of humor, Lord,
Give me the grace to see a joke,
To get some humor out of life,
And pass it on to other folk!
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REACHING4MORE
Posts: 1,484 10/23/10 12:54 P
I really need to do #3. I start with the best intentions every week, then at the end of the week find I have only exercised once or twice, sigh.
"Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new." ~Brian Tracy
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GRANPATTIE
SparkPoints: (45,134)
Fitness Minutes: (9,470) Posts: 4,081 10/23/10 11:31 A
I also do 1,2 & 3 on a regular basis. I'll work on #4.
"Stop living life for what's around the corner and start enjoying the walk down the street." Grant L. Miller
Counting your blessings every day will put a smile on your face AND in your heart!
Since I am fairly consistent with the first 3, I will do #4.
Linda Wright There's a cat in my lap so I can't get up!
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FREESIA15
Posts: 1,682 10/23/10 10:59 A
I do #2 every day, and I just restarted doing #1 every day. I guess it is now time to get off my butt and start doing #3 again. If I manage that, I'll also do #4. :)
Deanna Hauser Co-leader, Tortoises Unite! team Co-Leader, Living with Dysautonomia team
"It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do a little."
"A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle."
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BUTTRFLI26
Posts: 2,846 10/23/10 9:19 A
I'll do Nos. 1, 2, and 3
Striving to keep myself focused on healthy alternatives..
Barb in Florida
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KATESACUTUP
Posts: 585 10/23/10 8:46 A
I have tracked my food meticulously since joining in April 14th. It is my security blanket!
Humorist and Author: Laugh Your Shorts Off, available at Amazon.com
``````````````````````````````````` Satchel Paige - "Work like you don�t need the money. Love like you�ve never been hurt. Dance like nobody�s watching. "
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IAMGOINGDOWN
Posts: 374 10/23/10 8:36 A
I agree with tiny67 1 & 2 r easy so I will choose them..I want to feel good about myself so I won't commit to 3 and 4 yet
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TINY67
Posts: 15,426 10/23/10 7:42 A
1&2 are easy, 3&4 harder.
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LITTLELORIT
SparkPoints: (12,168)
Fitness Minutes: (9,133) Posts: 776 10/23/10 7:35 A
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I'll do #2. I'm having trouble getting all my water in.
Cathy
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LYNMEINDERS
SparkPoints: (109,133)
Fitness Minutes: (42,824) Posts: 10,619 10/23/10 5:37 A
I will do #2 & #3 .....
LYN EST +19 hours NZ zone
BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND
Leader Meeting the Daily Challenge of Diet & Exercise team.... Co-leader Daniel Fast Team BLC 18.. Powerful Prism Panthers Team BLC 19....Powerful Prism Panthers team Summer 5% Fall 5% Challenge.... Cloverleafs team Beck Diet Solution Team 100 Days of weight Loss challenge..
5% winter into Spring Challenge... Leader of the Cloverleafs Team in 5% challenge
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BEFIT013
Posts: 25,372 10/23/10 4:50 A
I'll do 1 and 3!
Michele~Leader Motivation & Positive Attitude Team
(Aspire & Inspire Team May Calla Lilies)
" I never regret it when I do it, but I always regret it when I don't. "
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HONEYMUFFIN1923
Posts: 1,452 10/23/10 3:20 A
I will do all of them at least 3 days this week.
"There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're COMMITTED to something, you accept NO EXCUSES; only results."
I tired of being sick and tired all the time!! Time to do something about it!!
And This Too Shall Pass.
LIFE is like an echo..........
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CAROLYN0107
Posts: 25,831 10/23/10 3:01 A
I need to work at drinking water so I'll do #2. I will also do #4.
"Not Perfection but Progress" in my lifestyle changes.
"Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, wi
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CAROLYN0107
Posts: 25,831 10/23/10 2:59 A
We're back to the basics this week. Pick one or more of these mini challenges to work on this week.
1. Track you food at least four days this week. After having tracked for the week, let us know how you did. Did you stay in your food range? Did you learn something about your eating habits that you didn't know? Did you eat any new foods?
2. Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water daily.
3. Exercise at least four times this week. Let us know what you did for those exercises.
4. Write a blog entry on any topic. Keep it "positive" and encouraging. Let us know when you've finished blogging and what you chose for a topic.
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