A month 'o challenges - August 2011

mosneakers

I'm challenging myself each week in August!!! Wanna join? These challenges are not going to be easy, but I think we'll all be stronger if we survive!

Each week will have an exercise and food challenge.

Each Sunday night, I'll give you a new challenge that will begin on Monday. Post your successes and struggles whenever and numbers/averages/whatever on Sunday night.

Week #1 Calories out and sodium!!!

Goal: Calories: burn 4000 or more calories
Goal: Sodium: consume less than 2000mg of sodium each day.

Let's get this!!!!

Time frame: Monday (8/1) morning to Sunday (8/7) night

FruitLoop05317

i will give it a try. the sodium will be easy...but i will work on the calories out!!

sheahna1

I'll be happy to join you...the harder the challenge the better the rewards

lilcrittert

I'll play along....sodium not a problem but 4000 calories a week? Now that's a challenge! I average about 2500 a week, but I can do it.

musicgirl88

Sounds great to me! I'm totally in! However, since I am injured, I'm no sure I can reach that 4,000 calories, but I will sure try in as many ways as possible! Sodium is always a biotch for me...so this is a good challenge for me to really watch how much sodium is in my foods!!

corymomma

I will give it a shot...not sure if I will be able to do the sodium, just took a look and yikes! calories burning 4000 in a week? that should be fairly easy I hope...

Bunnzye

I'M LIKE SPONGEBOB NOW - I'M READY - I'M READY!! THIS IS SOMEWHAT OF A CHALLENGE, ESPECIALLY THE SODIUM PART, I NEED THAT CHALLENGE BADLY. MY FEET AND KNEES ARE SHOT BUT I'M MAKING THAT 4000 BURN!!

Bunnzye

I'M WITH YOU ON THE SODIUM BUT I NEED TO DO IT BAD - ITS EASIER WHEN A PEER CHALLENGES ME THEN LISTENING TO MY DOCTOR!

mosneakers

Yay! Welcome aboard! Both are going to be challenges for me, but they're both things that I really need to work on. Glad you're all joining me for this challenge!

alsnipes

I'm in... bye bye sodium! i'll miss you.

ebelliss

I'd love to join! Looking for a way to break through this plateau

Cateyes0831

Count me in!

AParker1974

I am in...think I can do it, we'll see!!

love_30034

IM IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LEGGO!

makeupartist12

im in!!!

mosneakers

Good morning to you all.

Today is the day - It's Monday ("I'm going to start 'fill in the blank' on Monday") AND it's the 1st of the month ("I'll be bad up until August and start over then." OR "I need a new challenge, maybe one that will last all month...I'll start it in August.") AWESOME day to start a month-long challenge!

Ok, so remember that the goal is 4000 calories burned and a max of 2000mg of sodium consumed.

Sodium: Sodium is in everything!!!! Have you read the label of a frozen dinner? Canned soup? Spaghetti'Os? Our bodies are paying for the convenience that these foods bring. Yes, fresh fruits and veggies are expensive, but I'd rather skip that frozen dinner at $3 and opt for something that will not hurt me in the long run (and will ultimately lead to health problems which can be so so so expensive).

Some tips:
When shopping, look for "whole" as the first ingredient.
When buying yogurt, shoot for about 12g of sugar per 6oz.
Drink tea (green or black is good). Tea will flush out your system and is a good alternative when water gets boring.

Today is the first day - - - and the best is yet to come! :drinker: <--- water, of course!

Juniper88

I'm in. Not quite sure how "successful" I will be as I average around 3000 cals burned per week and sodium is an issue of mine. BUT, I will try to at least be/do much "better" if I cannot make it 100%. CHALLENGING!:laugh:

nut3llahh

I am game!! Sodium shouldn't be too much of a problem Ive already learn to cut it significantly, calories on the other hand, gonna be tough.

dfeledichuk

Can I still join? Would love to participate too!

Thanks

Cateyes0831

I have todays and tomorrow's meals planned already and they come in just under the 2000mg of sodium. Does anyone have any good low sodium meal ideas for the rest of the week?

481471

4000?
is that including your daily what youd normally burn or is this purely additional exercise that you undertake?

megsaroo

I'm in! I never watch my sodium so this will be great, although tough. I better hit the gym hard tomorrow - 4000 calories here I come!

dreanance

I'm in! 1700 sodium for me today and 555 calories!

dfeledichuk

Over on sodium today, a Tim Horton sandwich killed me for lunch today, tough to find low sodium options at fast food places , and 386 in calories but I may still go for another walk this evening.

JL3mom

I want to do this also. What will everyone be doing to burn 4000 calories?

AParker1974

This challenge is going to be tough but I think well worth it!! Went over slightly on the sodium today but tomorrow is another day and I am ready to face it!!

j_zanzig

Im in!

JL3mom

I want to do this also. What will everyone be doing to burn 4000 calories?

cali_girl02

im in for sure.............im about to go jog for an hr yay and do some stairs 4000 calories here i come

JL3mom

I have todays and tomorrow's meals planned already and they come in just under the 2000mg of sodium. Does anyone have any good low sodium meal ideas for the rest of the week?

All i have been doing is cutting out a lot of boxed and canned foods. I have been eating lots of fruits and I buy the frozen veggies! My sodium is usually under 1500.

dfeledichuk

JL3mom - I am going to be walking, upping my miles from 3 a day to 4 - 5miles a day. Went for a second walk tonight total walked today 4.6 miles, burned 647 calories.