Bonus Challenges Week 12

Here we are, y'all.  It's the final week of the Fitness Challenge.  I hope this has been helpful to at least some of you.  It's been fun for me.  This week, there are 3 bonus challenges, worth 3 points each, for a total of 9 possible bonus points.

1. Look back on the last 12 weeks.  What has changed in your diet/exercise habits?   Make a list of any positive changes. (Worth 3 bonus points)

2. Don't let this be the end.  Make a list of goals for the next 12 weeks.  Having goals helps keep you focused and progressing.  (Worth 3 bonus points)

3. Refocus.  Take time to meditate or center yourself this week.  Spend at least an hour (at one time or in chunks of time) doing something that relaxes and calms you and helps you feel peace.  Whether it be yoga, a trip to the temple, or snuggling a baby, take time to do something that brings peace to your busy life.

Thanks for participating.  Have a great week!  I'm doing a media fast this week through Saturday.  So Sunday or Monday, I'll tally points and announce a winner.  If you have been keeping track of points, but haven't put them online, and want them to count, get them entered this week.  Good luck, everybody!

Bonus Challenges Week 11

We're going to have another consistency challenge week.  Same rules as before: 

If you have 5 or more days of drinking your water this week, you get 3 bonus points.

If you have 5 or more days of eating your fruits/vegetables, you get 3 bonus points.

If you have 5 or more days of exercising this week, you get 3 bonus points.

And if you have 5 or more days of sticking to your food plan, you get 3 bonus points. 

Bonus Challenges Week 10

Are we really already on Week 10?!  This week there are 5 challenges, worth 2 points each, for a total of 10 points.

1.  Do 200 push ups. (Worth 2 points)

2.  Do 300 sit ups. (Worth 2 points)

3.  Do 200 squats. (Worth 2 points)

4.  Get MORE than your required 5 fruits and veggies in at least one day this week. (Worth 2 points)

5.  Make a list of three things you like about your physical appearance.  It's so easy to be critical of ourselves.  Sometimes it take a concerted effort to focus on the positive.  (Worth 2 points)

Have a great week!

Bonus Challenges Week 9

We're going to have another consistency challenge week.  Same rules as before: 

If you have 5 or more days of drinking your water this week, you get 3 bonus points.

If you have 5 or more days of eating your fruits/vegetables, you get 3 bonus points.

If you have 5 or more days of exercising this week, you get 3 bonus points.

And if you have 5 or more days of sticking to your food plan, you get 3 bonus points. 

Bonus Challenges Week 8

So sorry about the delay getting these up.  This week there are three bonus challenges, worth 2 points each, for a total of 6 possible bonus points this week.

1.  Revisit your goals from Week 1.  See how you are doing, how far you've come, and what you need to do to refocus. (Worth 2 points)

2. Strength train.  Spend at least 30 minutes this week doing some strengthening exercises.  As we age, we lose muscle, and strength training can help us hold on to that muscle better. (Worth 2 points)

3. Meditate.  Spend time nurturing your spirit.  Whether it's attending church, meditating, doing yoga, or something else that brings you  peace, make time this week to center yourself.  Spend at the very least an hour (at one time or in small chunks of time).  (Worth 2 points)

Have a great week!

Bonus Challenges Week 7

We're over half way there!  This is where we kick it into high gear and reach our goals.  We're going to have another consistency challenge week.  Same rules as before: 

If you have 5 or more days of drinking your water this week, you get 3 bonus points.

If you have 5 or more days of eating your fruits/vegetables, you get 3 bonus points.

If you have 5 or more days of exercising this week, you get 3 bonus points.

And if you have 5 or more days of sticking to your food plan, you get 3 bonus points. 

Additionally, we'll have two BONUS bonus challenges. :)  Shannon Hossfield reminded me of the importance (and often, the neglect) of working our back and shoulder muscles.  Good posture and strong back and shoulder muscles will save you so many aches and pains down the road.  So, this week, try these exercises.  (Get one bonus point).  Go for gold and do these exercises as well.  (Get one more bonus point).

So, there's a total possible of 14 bonus points this week.  Good luck, everyone!

Bonus Challenges Week 6

This week we're going to revisit some of the challenges from the first few weeks.  There are 5 challenges, so a total of 5 possible bonus points for the week.

1. Try something new.  Do a physical activity that you haven't before or try a new recipe.  Post what you tried in the comments of the post.  Maybe you'll inspire someone else with an idea of what to try. (Worth 1 point)

2. Do 350 crunches this week.  Break it up and do 50 a day, or do all 350 at once.  However you want to get them in is fine.  You choose. (Worth 1 point)

3. Stretch.  Spend at least 30 minutes this week stretching.  If you are just working out and not keeping limber, you'll be more likely to get injured.  (Worth 1 point)

4. Get a friend active, too.  Do at least one workout with a friend, your kids, your spouse, or co-worker this week.  Not only will it make you more likely to follow through, but you'll be helping someone else be active as well, and you'll probably have more fun doing it. (Worth 1 point)

5. Make a list of your successes so far in the challenge.  It's easy to focus on our shortcomings and failures, but it's more important to see the little gains and achievements as we work toward our ultimate goal.  (Worth 1 point)