DECEMBER Points Challenge (has nothing to do with WW)
December...can you even believe it? Just 1 more month left in 2008!!! How have you done with achieving your goals you set for this year? How about a last minute challenge? It's somewhere to check in...some friendly competition. Come 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 (no columns please). That way you always know where you are and so do I! I will calculate and post the totals, on a weekly basis.
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 December 1st 2008. 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???? It starts tomorrow!
Note: When I do the final totals at the end of the month, I only include people who have participated 15 days or more.
perfect timing!!! iv been having trouble of late staying motivated and I think this is exactly what I need
FOOD PLAN WW- No more than allowed 22 points WATER At least 4 pints or 1.5 litres EXERCISE Its my weakest spot so 8000 steps a day
and weekly hip hop dancing!
Last edited by jenosaurus; 11-30-2008 at 06:50 PM.
AWESOME! Although my hubby is always supportive, being held accountable...for that matter having to own up to screwups and have it logged is a great idea I am SO GLAD I found this site!!
Food Plan- 1800 calories a day (give or take 50 calories)
Water- 3 liters a day
Exercise- walking to and from school 3 times a week, daily dancing 15 minutes, daily stretching 15 minutes
1-4
2-4
3-4
4-4
5-4
6-4 WEIGH IN DAY 330.6
7-4
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The food: Eat clean with a focus on lean protein & healthy carbs, stay within calorie range 1300-1500, track every single bite. The water: 80 ounces. The exercise: Every day, 45 minutes at the very minimum. Weight lifting, gym cardio, rawr!
December- yes! It's been a great year with more progress than I ever could have dreamed of, last year at this time I topped the scales at my heaviest and was very, very unhappy with myself. I had no idea that I could change my life so quickly, what one year could bring and how quickly that year would pass. I feel wonderful, anti-gravity wonderful, I look entirely different - people no longer recognize me (in a good way), I'm working towards my goal weight, the local Biggest Loser's final weigh in happens mid-month (and I WILL win that $600!), and the holidays are upon us! I'm determined to start the New Year with a bang and will make December my best month yet.
Ready to rock? I am. Let's do it!
01: 4
02: 4
03: 4
04: 4
05: 4
06: 4
07: 4
08: 4
09: 4
10: 4
11: 4
12: 4
13: 4
14: 4
15: 4
16: 4
17: 4 YEAH! I won the contest, biggest loser for the 2nd time in a row!!!! Honestly, the weight loss rocks more than the cash!
18: 4
19: 4
20: 4
21: 4
22: 4
23: 4
24: 4 Almost didn't exercise, I killed my legs with squats the other day and can barely move. Felt better once I got to the gym. Shew.
25: 4
26: 4
27: 4
28: 4
29: 4
30: 4
31: 4 Yay! Being the DD not only means I'm a responsible citizen, but that I have NO hangover!
Food: 1500-1800 calorie plan, calorie cycling plan
Water: 64 oz minimum
Exercise: 30 min minimum gym cardio or weights (plantar faciitis has stopped c25k training for now)
Woohoo!!! I love these challenges, but have a hard time keeping up as I have no computer at home. I plan on keeping track of points in my journal as well so I can update after every weekend!!!
Food~ (doing Weight Watchers Flex Plan) will not exceed allowed 33 points
H2O~ min. 100 oz./day
Exercise~ 4-5 days/week Turbo Jam/ walk/ weight lift
Dec. 1~4 Dec. 2~3, no exercise, blah... Dec. 3~2, bad food, badWeigh In Day... Weight~ 242.6 (Down 1.6) Dec. 4~3, no exercise, blah... Dec. 5~ 3, no exercise, blah... Dec. 6~1, bad food, bad... and no exercise, yikes! Dec. 7~3, no exercise, blah... Week Total~ 19
Dec. 8~4 Dec. 9~2, bad food, bad Dec. 10~4Weigh In Day... Weight~ 241.2 (Down 1.4) Dec. 11~2, bad food, bad Dec. 12~2, bad food, bad Dec. 13~0, Don't Ask... Dec. 14 (MY BDAY!!!)~0, Don't Ask... Week Total~ 14 Grand Total~ 35
Dec. 15~1... only H2O, rough day... Dec. 16~3, no exercise, blah... Dec. 17~1... only H2O, rough day...Weigh In Day... Weight~243.2... (Up 1.8) Dec. 18~ Dec. 19~ Dec. 20~ Dec. 21~ Week Total~ Grand Total~
Food Plan: Log everything with Fitday. Stick with the food plan my trainer and I have developed...1600-1800 calories per day. Water: Lots of it. At least 64oz per day. Exercise: Strength train 3x per week. Cardio 7x per week.
November was a great month! I'm going to see 2008 out with a bang! I'm healthier than I have been in many, many years. I'm never going to give up. This feels TOO good! Life is great! Bring on the holidays!
Food: 2 points=Eat OP and journal everything!
Water: 1 point=At least 64 ounces per day
Exercise: 1 point=30DS or 45 mins. of walking every day
12.01 =1 Got my walking in...Back from vacation...time to get back OP!
12.02 =4
12.03 =4
12.04 =4
12.05 =4
12.06 =4
12.07 =4 tried every excuse in the book to not excersise...but couldn't come here and post a 3 so I did it. This challenge rocks!
12.08 =4
12.09 =4
12.10 =4
12.11 =4
12.12 =4
12.13 =3 No excersise...except Christmas Shopping
12.14 =4 Back on track!
12.15 =4
12.16 =4
12.17 =2 Office Christmas party.
12.18 =2 Dang Christmas cookies.
12.19 =4 I'm Back! YAY!!!!
12.20 =4
12.21 =3 Lazy day
12.22 =4
12.23 =2
12.24 =0
12.25 =0
12.26 =1
12.27 =1
12.28 =4 'bout time huh?!?
12.29 =4
12.30 =3 Sick. Layed around all day...but drinking that water and eating OP!
12.31 =1 Got the water. Ready for a new year!
I'm thinking this is just what I need to stay accountable.
Food: Stick to 6 day menu with 1 free day
Water: 64 oz water (this is gonna be tough)
Exercise: 6 days cardio, 4 days weights