NOVEMBER Points challenge! (This has nothing to do with Weight Watchers)

Sandi · 10-30-2009, 11:38 AM

NOVEMBER CHALLENGE...Only 2 months left this year. Now is the time!! How are you doing this year?? Are you meeting your goals? How about a challenge to help us keep it going! It's somewhere to check in...some friendly competition. Join us for our monthly challenge!!

Since this is a monthly challenge, it will start on the 1st and the day of the month is the day of the challenge. You need to post your points on a daily basis (or whenever you can). Simply reply to this post and then edit that post as you add points. That way you always know where you are and so do I!

For those of you who have NO IDEA what I am talking about - here are the details. Sometimes we work our hardest when we are held accountable. So I challenge you to do your very best for the month and we'll see who wins!!

Here is how it's going to go. Starting November 1, 2009. We will try to do the 3 things that work. Food, water & exercise. You decide what your food plan is, how much water you want to drink and how much exercise you want to get every day. Every day you have the opportunity to earn 4 points.

2 point for sticking with your food plan (no splitting points here, you either stuck to your plan or you didn't)
1 point for drinking the amount of water you decided on
1 point for getting some exercise. (If you don't exercise on a given day - you DO NOT get a point for exercise - even if you planned it that way) Sorry, no 1/2 points.

Post here with how many points you've earned for a given day, and I will keep track. We'll see who's did the best for the month.

This is a very cool way to keep on track, because even if you don't do so great on food, you might still get in your water and exercise to earn the points!

Who's ready for a challenge????

Note: When I do the final totals at the end of the month, I only include people who have participated 15 days or more.

justaloozer · 10-30-2009, 11:48 AM

I'm IN!

My goals:
-At LEAST 64oz of water a day.
-Less than 2000 calories a day
-25 mins of exercise 5x a week

Nov. 1 - 3pts (F, W)
Nov. 2 - 3pts (F, W)
Nov. 3 - 2pts (W, E)
Nov. 4 - 3pts (F, W)
Nov. 5 - 3pts (F, W)
Nov. 6 - 4pts
Nov. 7 - 4pts
Nov. 8 - 4pts
Nov. 9 - 3pts (F, W)
Nov. 10 - 3pts (F, W)
Nov. 11 - 3pts (F, W)
Nov. 12 - 3pts (F, W)
Nov. 13 - 3pts (F, W)
Nov. 14 - 4pts
Nov. 15 - 4pts
Nov. 16 - 4pts
Nov. 17 - 4pts
Nov. 18 - 3pts (F, W)
Nov. 19 - 4pts
Nov. 20 - 4pts
Nov. 21 - 4pts
Nov. 22 - 3pts (F, W)
Nov. 23 - 3pts (F, W)
Nov. 24 - 4pts
Nov. 25 - 4pts
Nov. 26 -

2pts (W, E)
Nov. 27 - 2pts (W, E)
Nov. 28 - 2pts (W, E)
Nov. 29 - 4pts
Nov. 30 -

SweetMama · 10-30-2009, 11:58 AM

Ooh, me too!

waquilter · 10-30-2009, 12:00 PM

I'm in too! I love the way this makes me accountable!

Goals: 1500 - 1600 calories a day (or less)
64 oz. water - minimum
30 minutes of exercise

1 - 4 points
2 - 4 points
3 - 4 points
4 - 4 points
5 - 4 points
6 - 2 points - off program
7 - 1 point - bad day

8 - 4 points
9 - 2 points
10 - 2 points
11 - 2 points
12 - 2 points
13 - 2 points
14 - 0 sick

15 - 0 sick
16 - 2 points
17 - 4 points - I'm FINALLY back on track
18 - 4 points
19 - 4 points
20 - 4 points
21 - 4 points

22 - 2 points Off Program (again)
23 - 4 points
24 - 4 points
25 - 2 points
26 - 1 point
27 - 1 point
28 - 4 points

29 - 4 points
30 - 4 points

FitGirlyGirl · 10-30-2009, 12:28 PM

Here's to another month! It's gonna be a tough one.
Allowing for 5 days off from exercise and figuring that there's no way I am going to get my food points on Thanksgiving I am aiming for 113 this month.
Food = 1000 calorie deficit and at least 1 veggie with every meal
Water = At least 64 ounces every day
Exercise = 6 days/week - 30 min. or more each workout day

Nov. 1 - 3 off day (way to start the month, huh?)

Nov. 2 - 4 (I drank 96 ounces today, plus V8, milk, and a diet soda - I am hydrated)
Nov. 3 - 4
Nov. 4 - 4
Nov. 5 - 4
Nov. 6 - 4
Nov. 7 - 4
Nov. 8 - 3 off day
Nov. 9 - 4
Nov. 10 - 4
Nov. 11 - 2 (food was off)
Nov. 12 - 1 (piggy flu, but I did get my water in)
Nov. 13 - 1 (piggy flu, but I did get my water in)
Nov. 14 - 1 (piggy flu, but I did get my water in)
Nov. 15 - 3 (recovering, no exercise)
Nov. 16 - 4
Nov. 17 - 4
Nov. 18 - 4
Nov. 19 - 3 (no exercise)
Nov. 20 - 4
Nov. 21 - 3 (no exercise)
Nov. 22 - 4
Nov. 23 - 3 (no exercise)
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Is anyone in America going to manage a 4?
Nov. 27 -
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Nov. 30 -

One Fluffy Chick · 10-30-2009, 01:20 PM

I'd like to join in . . .

Per Day:
Food (2 pts): 1500-1800 calories, including 25g fiber and < 300mg cholesterol
Water (1 pt): 48 ounces
Exercise (1 pt): 45 minutes

Nov 1: 3 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 0) . . Nov 16: 4 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 1)
Nov 2: 4 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 1) . . Nov 17: 4 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 1)
Nov 3: 4 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 1) . . Nov 18: 2 pts (F: 2; W: 0; E: 0)
Nov 4: 4 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 1) . . Nov 19: 4 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 1)
Nov 5: 4 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 1) . . Nov 20: 3 pts (F: 2; W: 0; E: 1)
Nov 6: 4 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 1) . . Nov 21: 3 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 0)
Nov 7: 3 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 0) . . Nov 22: 1 pt..(F: 0; W: 1; E: 0)
Nov 8: 2 pts (F: 0; W: 1; E: 1) . . Nov 23: 2 pts (F: 2; W: 0; E: 0)
Nov 9: 4 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 1) . . Nov 24: 4 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 1)
Nov 10: 3 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 0) . Nov 25: 4 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 1)
Nov 11: 3 pts (F: 2; W: 0; E: 1) . Nov 26: 4 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 1)
Nov 12: 2 pts (F: 2; W: 0; E: 0) . Nov 27: 3 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 0)
Nov 13: 4 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 1) . Nov 28: 1 pt..(F: 0; W: 1; E: 0)
Nov 14: 0 pts (F: 0; W: 0; E: 0) . Nov 29: 0 pts (F: 0; W: 0; E: 0)
Nov 15: 3 pts (F: 2; W: 1; E: 0) . Nov 30: 2 pts (F: 0; W: 1; E: 1)

Total Points for November: 88/120

wendyland · 10-30-2009, 01:24 PM

Food: stay below 1800 cals a day
Exercise: nearly daily
Water: at least 64 oz.

Nov. 1 - 1
Nov. 2 - 4
Nov. 3 - 2
Nov. 4 - 2
Nov. 5 - 4
Nov. 6 - 3
Nov. 7 - 2

Nov. 8 - 2
Nov. 9 - 3
Nov. 10 - 2
Nov. 11 - 2
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findingfawn · 10-30-2009, 01:28 PM

Ok, I'm in this month!

Food: 1,800 calories a day
Water: 64oz+
Exercise: 30 minutes of activity a day.

Nov. 1 - 4
Nov. 2 - 3
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wfonseca3017 · 10-30-2009, 03:30 PM

I am in.....:

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My goal are:

Food: 1800-2000 can be less no more..
Water: 8 bottles +
Exercise:20 +

Starting weight:149.8

1 - 3

1596 cal
2 - 4

1828 cal , 30 cardio
3 - 4

1930 cal , 30 cardio
4 - 1

5 - 1

6 - 2

7 -3

WI #1 150.4 (+0.6)

8 -1

9 - 1Starting Weight watchers
10 - 3

11 -3

12 -3

13 -3

14 -3

WI#2 149.8 (-.6)

15 -3

16 -3

17 -4

18 -3

19 -3

20 -3

21 -3

WI#3 148.2 (-1.6)

22 -3

23 -4

24 -3

25 -3

26 -3

27 -3

28 -3

WI#4 147.4 (-0.8)

29 -3

30 - 4

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JazzyPeggy · 10-31-2009, 09:30 AM

Goals:
Food 38 points or less
Exercise 5X week
Water: 32 oz week 1
48 oz week 2
56 oz week 3
64 oz week 4

1 - 0
2 - 2
3 - 3
4 - 4
5 - 2
6 - 2
7 - 0

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Lindifer · 10-31-2009, 02:28 PM

I am in as well... I remember doing this years ago and it helped so much with sticking to it!

I will drink at least 64oz of water a day.
I will consume under 1500 calories a day.
I will exercise at least 30 minutes a day, one way or another.

Nov. 1 - 2 points
Nov. 2 - 4 points
Nov. 3 - 4 points
Nov. 4 - 1 point
Nov. 5 - 4 points
Nov. 6 - 3 points
Nov. 7 - 3 points
Nov. 8 - 3 points
Nov. 9 -
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Nov. 26 - I don't like turkey or gravy and HATE mashed potatoes so I should have a good day!
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crzymom6 · 10-31-2009, 02:36 PM

I like this!

My goals:
To drink 64oz a day
To eat 1700 calories or less
To exercise at least 45 minutes a day 6x a week

1 -3 for me! No exercise

2 -4 Go me

3 -4

4 -3 Nowhere near enough water

5 -4

6 -4

7 -4

8 -3 Exercise off day
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BarbPA · 10-31-2009, 04:54 PM

Me! Me! Me! I've got to get back in this with all of you. I've been barely maintaining for the past couple months and also away from this challenge. Hmmm.

Food - Eat smart, track calories 1600-1800 per day.
Water - Lots!
Exercise - 6-7 days. Strength train 3 days per week, cardio every day.

Let's make it a great month!

1 ~ 2

(food choices not good....made cookies for daycare and ate Halloween candy. Grrrr)
2 ~ 4

3 ~ 4

4 ~ 4

5 ~ 4

6 ~ 4

7 ~ 2 (darn late night mindless snacking)
8 ~ 4

9 ~ 4

10 ~ 3 (rested a knee injury)
11 ~ 3 (another rest day for the knee)
12 ~ 3 (hopefully last day I need to rest the knee)
13 ~ 4

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heidiruth · 10-31-2009, 11:59 PM

Sounds fun count me in!!

FOOD: 1000 calories/day
WATER: 48 oz or more
EXERCISE: 30-45 min 5x week

Nov. 1 - 4
Nov. 2 - 3
Nov. 3 - 4
Nov. 4 - 4
Nov. 5 - 4
Nov. 6 - 3 not enough water today just didnt feel thirsty lol
Nov. 7 - 3 no exercise didnt feel motivated
Nov. 8 - 3
Nov. 9 - 4
Nov. 10 - 4
Nov. 11 - 3
Nov. 12 - 3
Nov. 13 - 3
Nov. 14 - 4
Nov. 15 - 4
Nov. 16 - 3
Nov. 17 - 4
Nov. 18 - 3
Nov. 19 - 4
Nov. 20 - 4
Nov. 21 - 2
Nov. 22 - 4
Nov. 23 - 3
Nov. 24 - 3
Nov. 25 - 4
Nov. 26 -

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Nov. 27 - 1
Nov. 28 - 3
Nov. 29 - 3
Nov. 30 - 4

Purplefirefly · 11-01-2009, 03:22 AM

Food: Stick with my Ornish plan
Water: 3+ bottles
Exercise: 15,000+ Steps Daily

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3 - 2
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