Do or Do Not Challenge, Week 1
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Are you ready for a weight-loss challenge? This is the time of year when they gyms and health clubs are full to bursting. I was in Target on Saturday and everything on their fitness aisle was on sale — weights, workout DVDs, everything. This is the time of year when people have made their resolutions to get serious and lose weight.
And, by mid-February or the beginning or March, those who are serious will have the gym to themselves again. For that reason, this is a sixteen week weight-loss challenge. That’s right — sixteen weeks. That will take us right up to the end of April. By that time, the weather will begin to improve, so you won’t mind getting outside to move, fresh fruits and veggies will be starting to show up in the stores, so you’ll be more inclined to eat healthier and, if that isn’t enough, you’ll have swimsuit and shorts season looming to keep you motivated.
So, are you ready? Are you serious about losing weight this time. This is the year to “do or do not. There is no try.” Because “trying” is quitting with honor.
So, if you’re ready, let’s get started. Each week I’ll post at least two specific challenges designed to get us eating healthier, moving more and staying focused. Some of you are ready to hit the ground running. By all means, go for it! However, this week, we’re going to focus on figuring out where we are and where we want to be. So, here are your challenges:
1. Write down everything you eat this week. Even if you’re not ready to start focusing on the healthier choices or you’re unsure of how to make those choices, write down everything that you eat so you can start to get a real picture of where you are. The most important thing here is to be honest. The only person you’re lying to — the only person you’re hurting — if you’re not honest about what you’re eating is yourself.
2. Pledge your weight-loss at the Pound-for-Pound Challenge. You might as well help others as you help yourself. For every pound you lose, the folks at Pound-for-Pound Challenge will donate a pound of food to your local food bank. It costs nothing to pledge, but it’s really a great feeling knowing that you’re helping others. I couldn’t believe how emotional I got making that pledge and knowing that I was committing to making positive changes in my life and in my community.
3. Get moving! Even if you have to start out slow, get some movement in your day. Here are some ideas for inspiration, if you need them.
So, what do you say? Who’s with me?
Kris Bales is a newly-retired homeschool mom and the quirky, Christ-following, painfully honest founder (and former owner) of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. She has a pretty serious addiction to sweet tea and Words with Friends. Kris and her husband of over 30 years are parents to three amazing homeschool grads. They share their home with three dogs, two cats, a ball python, a bearded dragon, and seven birds.
What a great idea to keep the motivation going! I can't tell you how awesome it is to see that you are keeping up with this and working on getting others to join you. Way to go Kris!
I'm in! Going to find a notebook now to log my food. Thanks for the inspiration.
That pound for pound challenge sounds interesting. I'm not sure if I'll do it, but I am definitely going to think about it.
In the meantime, I'm going to hop back on the bandwagon, use this challenge as motivation, and start writing down everything I eat again. That's helpful.
Hey Kris I am up for the challenge and definitely appreciate the extra motivation! =-}
I am in! Registered with Pound for Pound…Could only register 50 of the 88 I need to loose. But I have set my goal of 50 pounds by June 1st, which is when I will start training for my second marathon.
This sounds great.. I am in!!
I am a little late, but just discovered your 16 week challenge today, and I am IN!
AND I achieved one of the first week goals all on my own – registered with Pound for Pound Challenge over a week ago! Better go check what this week challenges are!
Thanks for extra motivation!
Holly @ Making Over Me (https://makingoverme.blogspot.com)
I am TOTALLY with you! I have been keeping track for about 6 weeks now!
Thanks for pointing me to the Pound for pound challenge. I pledged!
I am TOTALLY with you! I have been keeping track for about 6 weeks now!
Thanks for pointing me to the Pound for pound challenge. I pledged!
I am in! Registered with Pound for Pound…Could only register 50 of the 88 I need to loose. But I have set my goal of 50 pounds by June 1st, which is when I will start training for my second marathon.