Week 2 Atlas Mountains, Morocco - Water & Food Diary
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🌎️Challenge #2 Saturday, July 16 - Friday, July 22🌎️
✈️DESTINATION - Atlas Mountains, Morocco 6,000 Miles - Water & Food Diary
The challenge begins on Saturday morning. Exercise & Water & Food Diary done before SATURDAY DOES NOT COUNT!!!!
Thirty minutes from Marrakesh, we are in the Atlas Mountains in Toubkal National Park. This is the perfect destination to get out of the North African heat, and to breathe in the fresh mountain air. We can enjoy nature and culture as we explore the traditional Berber villages in the valleys surrounding the snow-capped mountains. The valleys are fertile with apple, walnut, peach, and almond groves. Local families are very hospitable and may invite visitors to share their meal. If you opt for a mountain trek there are stunning views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, waterfalls, wildlife and villages.
Race - You must exercise to earn air miles to get your team to the destination.
1 minute of exercise = 1 air mile DAILY MAXIMUM 120 exercise minutes/air miles.
📝Living the Good Life - Water & Food Diary
Living the Good Life – Drink your water, daily maximum 8 cups to record, but drink what you want.
Did you know if you don't drink enough water your skin is dehydrated? This occurs when there’s a lack of water in the skin, and your skin typically looks dull and can show premature aging, like surface wrinkles and loss of elasticity. Try the pinch test - pinch the skin on your arm or the back of your hand, and if it stays tented after you let go, this indicates moderate or even severe dehydration. Water replenishes skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increases skin elasticity. Be the best version of yourself, stay well hydrated!
The sensation of thirst decreases with age, as does the amount of water in our bodies, which makes seniors more at risk for dehydration. But anyone can become dehydrated without feeling thirsty. Other dehydration symptoms can include: A dry or sticky mouth or a swollen tongue.
🌟Build a healthy forever habit - have a glass of water on the table each time you eat and make a point of drinking it all.
NO SODAS! Count 100% zero calorie drinks or herbal teas, but water is what you should try to drink if you can. Aim for 64 ounces (8 glasses) of water each day.
Water is a quick and healthy way to feel full. Drink a glass when you're having trouble controlling cravings or hunger, and those feelings subside. Replacing high-calorie drinks with water saves calories and helps with weight loss.
You may think you are hungry when you are actually thirsty or dehydrated. Before reaching for an unplanned snack or eating between meals, drink a glass of water first and wait a few minutes. Often, the water will hit the spot if you're only thirsty, but hunger will intensify the longer you wait. When you stay hydrated during the day it’s easy to keep your appetite in check.
When you drink water throughout the day, before, and during meals it helps you eat less overall - especially before the meal, so you will be less hungry. Also, dehydration slows metabolism, but the process of drinking water and warming it to body temperature involves energy and burns calories. When you feel tired have a couple of glasses of water and you will feel refreshed in a few minutes.
Don't drink all of your daily water at once, divide it into several glasses of water throughout the day. This is especially important if you engage in lots of heavy exercise.
Some of the benefits of drinking water:
• Regulate your body temperature.
• Keep your joints lubricated.
• Flush toxins.
• Water has zero calories.
• Relieve headaches caused by even mild dehydration.
• Look younger with healthier skin that is properly hydrated.
• Both fiber and water are needed to maintain regular bowel movements.
Optional - Record your water in your food diary, scroll to the bottom https://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary
Water: The Wild Card of Weight Loss https://bit.ly/3uL1Dqw
12 Tips to Drink 8 Cups a Day https://bit.ly/3yJrb8M
Drinking Water During Workouts https://bit.ly/3chRGKH
✔️To score points this week
Drink Your Water - 1 cup = 1 point. Daily MAXIMUM 8 Cups to record
Just for Fun - If you blog please post/share your blog link on Community
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10865517/plz-share-your-blog-link#latest
Summary
Record all exercise minutes. It's 6,000 Team Miles Exercise Minutes/Air miles. DAILY INDIVIDUAL MAXIMUM 120 exercise minutes/miles.
Scoring: 1 minute of exercise = 1 air mile
1. Living the Good Life – Drink Your Water - Daily MAXIMUM 8 Cups/Points to record
8 ounces = 1 glass/cup = 250 ml = 1 point (no fractions)
2. Living the Good Life: Food Diary record all your food for the day = 10 points (all or nothing) Maximum 10 points daily
We will record this on one thread. (example)
My Exercise: 30
My Water: 8
My Food Diary: 10
****If your healthcare provider says to limit the amount of fluids you drink, please score 8 points (maximum) for the day. Always follow your doctor's orders. If you have any kidney, or adrenal problems, or your doctor has you taking diuretics, you need to consult with your doctor about how much water to drink each day. Remember if for any reason your health does not allow you to participate in a challenge please do not attempt it. Always follow your doctor's orders.
🌎️Challenge #2 Saturday, July 16 - Friday, July 22🌎️
✈️DESTINATION - Atlas Mountains, Morocco 6,000 Miles - Water & Food Diary
The challenge begins on Saturday morning. Exercise & Water & Food Diary done before SATURDAY DOES NOT COUNT!!!!
Thirty minutes from Marrakesh, we are in the Atlas Mountains in Toubkal National Park. This is the perfect destination to get out of the North African heat, and to breathe in the fresh mountain air. We can enjoy nature and culture as we explore the traditional Berber villages in the valleys surrounding the snow-capped mountains. The valleys are fertile with apple, walnut, peach, and almond groves. Local families are very hospitable and may invite visitors to share their meal. If you opt for a mountain trek there are stunning views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, waterfalls, wildlife and villages.
Race - You must exercise to earn air miles to get your team to the destination.
1 minute of exercise = 1 air mile DAILY MAXIMUM 120 exercise minutes/air miles.
📝Living the Good Life - Water & Food Diary
Living the Good Life – Drink your water, daily maximum 8 cups to record, but drink what you want.
Did you know if you don't drink enough water your skin is dehydrated? This occurs when there’s a lack of water in the skin, and your skin typically looks dull and can show premature aging, like surface wrinkles and loss of elasticity. Try the pinch test - pinch the skin on your arm or the back of your hand, and if it stays tented after you let go, this indicates moderate or even severe dehydration. Water replenishes skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increases skin elasticity. Be the best version of yourself, stay well hydrated!
The sensation of thirst decreases with age, as does the amount of water in our bodies, which makes seniors more at risk for dehydration. But anyone can become dehydrated without feeling thirsty. Other dehydration symptoms can include: A dry or sticky mouth or a swollen tongue.
🌟Build a healthy forever habit - have a glass of water on the table each time you eat and make a point of drinking it all.
NO SODAS! Count 100% zero calorie drinks or herbal teas, but water is what you should try to drink if you can. Aim for 64 ounces (8 glasses) of water each day.
Water is a quick and healthy way to feel full. Drink a glass when you're having trouble controlling cravings or hunger, and those feelings subside. Replacing high-calorie drinks with water saves calories and helps with weight loss.
You may think you are hungry when you are actually thirsty or dehydrated. Before reaching for an unplanned snack or eating between meals, drink a glass of water first and wait a few minutes. Often, the water will hit the spot if you're only thirsty, but hunger will intensify the longer you wait. When you stay hydrated during the day it’s easy to keep your appetite in check.
When you drink water throughout the day, before, and during meals it helps you eat less overall - especially before the meal, so you will be less hungry. Also, dehydration slows metabolism, but the process of drinking water and warming it to body temperature involves energy and burns calories. When you feel tired have a couple of glasses of water and you will feel refreshed in a few minutes.
Don't drink all of your daily water at once, divide it into several glasses of water throughout the day. This is especially important if you engage in lots of heavy exercise.
Some of the benefits of drinking water:
• Regulate your body temperature.
• Keep your joints lubricated.
• Flush toxins.
• Water has zero calories.
• Relieve headaches caused by even mild dehydration.
• Look younger with healthier skin that is properly hydrated.
• Both fiber and water are needed to maintain regular bowel movements.
Optional - Record your water in your food diary, scroll to the bottom https://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary
Water: The Wild Card of Weight Loss https://bit.ly/3uL1Dqw
12 Tips to Drink 8 Cups a Day https://bit.ly/3yJrb8M
Drinking Water During Workouts https://bit.ly/3chRGKH
✔️To score points this week
Drink Your Water - 1 cup = 1 point. Daily MAXIMUM 8 Cups to record
Just for Fun - If you blog please post/share your blog link on Community
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10865517/plz-share-your-blog-link#latest
Summary
Record all exercise minutes. It's 6,000 Team Miles Exercise Minutes/Air miles. DAILY INDIVIDUAL MAXIMUM 120 exercise minutes/miles.
Scoring: 1 minute of exercise = 1 air mile
1. Living the Good Life – Drink Your Water - Daily MAXIMUM 8 Cups/Points to record
8 ounces = 1 glass/cup = 250 ml = 1 point (no fractions)
2. Living the Good Life: Food Diary record all your food for the day = 10 points (all or nothing) Maximum 10 points daily
We will record this on one thread. (example)
My Exercise: 30
My Water: 8
My Food Diary: 10
****If your healthcare provider says to limit the amount of fluids you drink, please score 8 points (maximum) for the day. Always follow your doctor's orders. If you have any kidney, or adrenal problems, or your doctor has you taking diuretics, you need to consult with your doctor about how much water to drink each day. Remember if for any reason your health does not allow you to participate in a challenge please do not attempt it. Always follow your doctor's orders.
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