"Life's New Journey" January Challenge

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  • luvs_choc8
    luvs_choc8 Posts: 788 Member
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    Still time to sign-up and start the Journey to a "New You".:smile::smile:
  • needsalotofhelp
    needsalotofhelp Posts: 10 Member
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    Hope this is still open I would like to join
  • eyesisangel
    eyesisangel Posts: 2 Member
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    I would love to join!
  • luvs_choc8
    luvs_choc8 Posts: 788 Member
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    There is still room for more.... One more day!!!!! So excited... It is great to have so many new people thus month. I wish everybody luck and have fun with it. Remember we are all here to support each other so if you are struggling with something, add a post and somebody will be there to help you.

    Keep smiling:smile::wink:
  • AnoukDoutyBatya
    AnoukDoutyBatya Posts: 38
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    I would also love to join!
  • idaave
    idaave Posts: 1
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    I just found this site today and joined, if there is still room for one more I would like to give it a try. I have a lot of weight to lose and I know I cant do it all by myself. Thanks
  • luvs_choc8
    luvs_choc8 Posts: 788 Member
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    Hello Everyone.

    Welcome to 2012 and the beginning, middle or maybe end of your "Life's New Journey"

    Monday Mini Challenge:
    Food- stay below allowed calorie limit. Review your calorie intake and try to avoid empty calories such as food high in sugar. If you are a soda drinker make today a soda free day.
    Cardio- go for a 30-45 minute brisk walk/ jog. Make sure to get your heart rate up.
    Strength- 125 crunches (three different kinds)
    Water- drink 2-3 litres of water today.

    Tuesday Mini Challenge:
    Food- Eat at least 6 times today. Have 3 main meals and 3 snacks of less that 100 calories each.
    Cardio/strength- Do 10 jumping jacks, 10 squats, and 10 lunges. Repeat this 4X's
    Water- drink 2-3 litres of water today.

    Wednesday Mini Challenge:
    Food- Substitute one bad choice in your diet with 1 or 2 good choices. (ie grapes instead of cookies, carrot sticks instead of chips)
    Cardio- do an interval work out. start with 5 minute warm up, then alternate 30 seconds jog/run with 1 minute walk (at least 8 times)
    Strength- Do 10 sets of 10 push ups at your level
    Water- drink 2-3 litres of water today.

    Thursday Mini Challenge:
    Food- Carb Reduction. For one day cut your carbs in half and try to consume the majority of your carbs before your evening meal. Make sure they are good carbs.
    Cardio- do a 30-45 minute cardio workout
    Strength - do 10 standing dumbbell curls, 10 front arm raises, and 10 lateral raises. Repeat 4X's (you can find the videos on youtube)
    Water- drink 2-3 litres of water today.

    Friday Mini Challenge:
    Food- Sodium reduction. Try to decrease your sodium by 500mg.
    Cardio- Do 30 - 45 minutes jump rope/stairs/jog on the spot etc. Anything that will get your heart rate up.
    Strength- 10 squats, 10 rear lunge, and 10 diagonal lunge. Repeat 4X's
    Water- drink 2-3 litres of water today.

    Saturday Mini Challenge:
    Food- Make sure you are not snacking on bad foods. Keep your snacks healthy. (at least 2 fruits, 3 vegetables, nuts etc)
    Cardio/Strength- Today is a good day to spend some time with loved ones. This may be your children, your parents, your siblings, your grand parents. Take a leisurely walk and enjoy life around you.
    Water- drink 2-3 litres of water today.

    Sunday Mini Challenge:
    Food- make sure you are being honest with everything you consume.
    Cardio/Strength- we all deserve a day of rest and relaxation so today is that day.

    Please note that this is just a guide-line. I am by no means a professional in diet nor exercise and what I state here are things that I have learned and tried through my year long journey. Please go at your pace but make sure you challenge yourself. You will see results. This is all about supporting each other through some of the toughest days and celebrating our successes. Good luck to all of you and I hope you have a great week.

    Keep smiling ,
    Donna

    Here is the link to our group forums. Join us there for discussions.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/432609-life-s-new-journey-january-week-1-mini-challenge
  • shalishaowens1
    shalishaowens1 Posts: 2
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    I would love to be a part of your program.
  • bluangelz
    bluangelz Posts: 33 Member
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    I would also love to join if there is still room. :smile:
  • jencalabro
    jencalabro Posts: 3
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    count me in please
  • xjanajaex
    xjanajaex Posts: 2
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    sounds like fun. i was in the army some 15 yrs ago. always do better with a push.
  • abby1791
    abby1791 Posts: 34 Member
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    I would love to join if there is still room. I love the daily challenges!
  • Aaglisa
    Aaglisa Posts: 1
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    I would like to join if it is not too late :)
  • donna1009
    donna1009 Posts: 1
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    I would love to join if still room. I am new to my fitness pal so this will be my first time with a challenge. I am not sure what to do. Since I just read post I will make today a day of rest and start tomorrow if ok....
  • jpbenjamin
    jpbenjamin Posts: 116 Member
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    I would love to join! Is there still room?
  • stffunny
    stffunny Posts: 22 Member
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    I want to join...even if I can't be in the competition just to check in and do daily challenges to keep me accountable to other people...thanks and good luck to everyone!

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