Challenge 2 Washington D.C. U.S.A. - Water & Food Diary
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🌎️Challenge #2 Saturday, April 16 - Friday, April 22🌎️
✈️DESTINATION - Washington D.C. U.S.A. 6,000 Miles & Water & Food Diary
The challenge begins on Saturday morning. Exercise & Water & Food Diary done before SATURDAY DOES NOT COUNT!!!!
Spring is a wonderful time to visit Washington, District of Columbia. This beautiful city is the U.S. capital, and it is bursting with blooms, during the 2022 National Cherry Blossom Festival! There are many important structures including the federal government’s 3 branches: the Capitol, White House, and Supreme Court. Also there are more than 70 museums - Smithsonian museums, galleries, libraries, zoos, etc. And it’s known for world-class theaters and splendid gardens.
Wide sidewalks meander past the numerous inspiring monuments and museums found on the National Mall. It’s easy to get around by foot, bike, Segway, or Hop on Hop Off buses. Enjoy a stroll down iconic Pennsylvania Avenue, which connects the White House and the impressive domed Capitol Building. In the evening you may wish to enjoy a guided trolley tour of the most popular and well-lit monuments. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the fascinating history of the nation's capital.
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 could indicate moderate or even severe dehydration. Water replenishes skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increases skin elasticity. This spring 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 you might find 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 www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=54
12 Tips to Drink 8 Cups a Day www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=1014
Drinking Water During Workouts www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=101
✔️To score points this week
Drink Your Water - 1 cup = 1 point. Daily MAXIMUM 8 Cups to record
If your health care provider says to limit the amount of fluids you drink, please score 8 points (maximum) for the day. Always follow your doctor's orders.
Just for Fun - If you blog please post/share your blog link on Community https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10861855/🤝-challenge-community-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 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.
✈️DESTINATION - Washington D.C. U.S.A. 6,000 Miles & Water & Food Diary
The challenge begins on Saturday morning. Exercise & Water & Food Diary done before SATURDAY DOES NOT COUNT!!!!
Spring is a wonderful time to visit Washington, District of Columbia. This beautiful city is the U.S. capital, and it is bursting with blooms, during the 2022 National Cherry Blossom Festival! There are many important structures including the federal government’s 3 branches: the Capitol, White House, and Supreme Court. Also there are more than 70 museums - Smithsonian museums, galleries, libraries, zoos, etc. And it’s known for world-class theaters and splendid gardens.
Wide sidewalks meander past the numerous inspiring monuments and museums found on the National Mall. It’s easy to get around by foot, bike, Segway, or Hop on Hop Off buses. Enjoy a stroll down iconic Pennsylvania Avenue, which connects the White House and the impressive domed Capitol Building. In the evening you may wish to enjoy a guided trolley tour of the most popular and well-lit monuments. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the fascinating history of the nation's capital.
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 could indicate moderate or even severe dehydration. Water replenishes skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increases skin elasticity. This spring 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 you might find 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 www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=54
12 Tips to Drink 8 Cups a Day www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=1014
Drinking Water During Workouts www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=101
✔️To score points this week
Drink Your Water - 1 cup = 1 point. Daily MAXIMUM 8 Cups to record
If your health care provider says to limit the amount of fluids you drink, please score 8 points (maximum) for the day. Always follow your doctor's orders.
Just for Fun - If you blog please post/share your blog link on Community https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10861855/🤝-challenge-community-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 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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