60 Day Challenge

gggirls · 09-17-2009, 10:05 PM

As some of you may have read my mini rant on another thread - one of my gym mates is appearing on the Dr Oz show tomorrow - they are providing support in many forms for her for the next 60 days. My goal for the next 60 days is to act as if it is me the camera is following.

Let's come up with a daily challenge - my thanks to dgramie, jacquie, letstry and nyagirl for participating so far. Please participate as you can - if you can't post every day - that's fine.

The one commitment they required from Amanda was -

Can you walk 30 minutes every day?

Think about that - I think for me it's not CAN I but WILL I?

Who's in - let's see what we can do by November 15.

Who will post the challenge for Friday?

kayleystar · 09-17-2009, 10:34 PM

I'd like to participate! So, we just come up with a challenge to do as a group each day?

Jacquie668 · 09-17-2009, 11:43 PM

Woohoo

I can totally do the walking. I did a lot today, just walking around, not at the brisk pace I usually do lol, but I need to get my hip back into action!

kayleystar · 09-18-2009, 12:23 AM

I don't necessarily do walking as exercise, but I do 30 mins on the elliptical every day.

colormerd47 · 09-18-2009, 12:32 AM

Hi everybody,

GG,
question for you, does my walking all day long count towards my excerise, I walk for my job, I am a marketing rep and in the field all day, so does that count towards my excerise?
I would like to join challenge for the 60 days if I may. What is the challenge for tomorrow. I could use some daily challenges, it might just be what the doctor ordered.

Could the challenge possibly be to make sure we get all of our water intake in the we should be?

Ags

dgramie · 09-18-2009, 07:34 AM

I like this idea! I did great again yesterday. Scales are still up but Im doing everything right so its just a matter of time. I think WATER is a great friday challenge! Everyone needs a different amount of water. I drink a full 128 ounces per day and some only need 6-8 glasses. I think drinking the amount your body needs today is a great challenge.

gggirls · 09-18-2009, 08:04 AM

Great to see everyone - make this challenge what works for each of you and we'll throw in a daily challenge to. As for the walking it hit home that Dr Oz only asked on thing of Amanda - can you walk 30 minutes a day?

Today's challenge - get your water in - however much that means for you - for me it means 128 oz.

Let's report back as we can how we did - somebody come up with a Saturday challenge.

Want to earn a point for each successful challenge accomplished?

Jacquie668 · 09-18-2009, 09:23 AM

Oh yay a water day!

*starts drinking* I need to get my water in better daily, I'm so bad on some days. I have this giant mug I drink out of now...it holds about 16 oz, but I usually down 5 or 6 of those on my good days.

As for the walking...I think the thing is a lot of people don't walk. Like me I rarely leave my house, I'm always here sitting. So to make myself go out and walk is a big deal for someone like me. Other people who work in offices and sit around all day don't probably think about the walking. Walking in a job situation, I think, more than qualifies

.

I'm going to try to walk around as much as I can today.

I love the point idea gggirls

kayleystar · 09-18-2009, 12:48 PM

Okay, I can definitely do the water!

I make sure I get at least 8 glasses a day. I've given up pop, juice, and all other beverages, so water is the only thing I drink!

sylv · 09-18-2009, 04:52 PM

I would love to join!

Getting in 8 glasses of water per day IS a real challenge for me! So glad that that is the first challenge.

dgramie · 09-18-2009, 09:22 PM

I have a 100 ounces jug..I fill it with ice and water every morning.I drain it by noon or so and then refill it and alot of days drink it down again. I dont drink anything else besides 2 cups of coffee. I know that amount seems extreme but my kidneys need it!

kayleystar · 09-18-2009, 09:26 PM

Dgramie - That's awesome! I try to drink as much as possible, as well. It's good for ya!

Okay, I got in my 8 glasses of water. I haven't really been thirsty today, so it was tougher for me to chug it down than usual. Going to try to get a couple more glasses in before bed.

I kind of fail at coming up with challenges...but perhaps getting the recommended servings of fruit & vegetables in? Or another nutrient, such as fiber, etc.?

gggirls · 09-18-2009, 10:06 PM

I got my water in today.

Tomorrow's challenge comes to us from Kayley!

colormerd47 · 09-19-2009, 12:16 AM

I made it on the water. 72 whole ounces and that is alot for me, usually I would only make 6 to 6 glasses a day.

That sounds great, fruit and veggies.

kayleystar · 09-19-2009, 06:10 AM

Good morning, ladies. Just wanted to wish you all luck today! Let's get those fruits & veggies in!