Healthy holistic health 2 week 1 results//check in
Elizabeth_in_MN
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This challenge ends Wednesday November 20th (the day before American Thanksgiving...that's no coincidence) but YOU CAN JOIN AT ANY TIME! (Act now, but this offer WILL last, and thanks to MFP, it is only 10 easy payments of FREE!).
YOU WILL NOT BE DROPPED so long as you continue to report in. Holistic health is a long term challenge, so while we will have an official winner on Thanksgiving day, getting back on that horse after a rough week is a big part of long term health. Lets be honest, we will all wax and wain in the short term to be healthy long term.
In the same spirit, feel free to TAILOR THIS CHALLENGE TO YOURSELF. Maybe you don't want to participate in the challenger's choice or maybe the self care-reporting feels cumbersome and impedes on your wellness; by George, that's ok! You can still participate in the challenge! You will be able to see your own weekly points and can compete against yourself rather than others. That sounds healthy to me!
Remember to post your results on Wednesday so that I can enter you to compete for the coveted Weekly Wednesday Winner award.
On Sunday I will make a chart of the results you all post this week, highlighting both the Weekly Wednesday Winner (WWW!) and the Current Cumulative Conquerer (CCC!; wellness is long term, y'all). I will post the charts in this forum. Sorry for the delay this week....I'm out of town and working pretty long hours!
We are using an honor system (pftt - I'm not checking in on you...you are the one trying to be healthier, right?).
Please use the following as a template to report your results in a response post to the weekly check ins (message me your email address if you want a chart that I created for myself):
- Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts):
- Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts):
- Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts):
- Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts):
- Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5 pts):
- Number of days you exercise for 30 minutes of exercise (5 pts):
- Number of days you exercised for 45+ minutes (7 pts a day):
- Additional self-care* (3 pts each day for self-care items reported):
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6.
7.
- Challenger's Choice** identified and completed (10 points)?: Y or N
-Number of pounds lost (10 points per pound):
- or if you maintained your weight (5 points):
- or if you gained weight (0 points):
-Identify Challenger Choice for next week here:
You may have noticed that there is a lot of flexibility in this challenge. That is no accident. You have freedom here, because it is your health. Maybe you eat 1/4c raisins and 8oz of V8 juice. I would count those as a full serving of fruit and 2 servings of veggies. I don't count builders bars against my refined sugar snacks because, although they certainly have sugar, I use that as a healthy alternative to say, a candy bar or whatever else might be lurking in an office kitchen. You are in charge of both the challenge and your health!
So...want to participate? I know some are new, so here are the three simple steps:
1) respond to this post with your challengers choice (if you want to earn those points)
2) begin recording your daily successes from the template above
3) next Wednesday I will post a forum for the week 1 results, and you will respond there with a summary of your successes (just follow the lead of the experts!)
*self-care is defined as any non-exercize, non- food related event that rejuvenates your soul. It may mean a bath by candle light, studying for an exam, meditation, stretching, doing your nails, tai chi, camping in a tent in your backyard, reading a book, religious practice, going to pet puppies, swinging on the playground, not counting calories while on vacation, saying "no", calling a friend or family member, or whatever does your soul good. YOU define what is good for you here.
** challenger's choice="design-your-own-bonus-points" option that you intend to fulfill during the week. The idea here is to be forward thinking in our wellness. As long as it falls into what YOU consider to be "wellness," it's fair game (e.g., finish reading Omnivore's Dilemma, "friend" everyone who is participating In the challenge, complete four days of planks, make an apt to have that funny mole checked, stay under your calorie goal for 5 days that week, or try a new class at the gym). When we check in the following week, we will report on whether or not we achieved it. This is like the self-care category, but with foresight, in recognition that we need to plan for a successful future of health and wellness.
YOU WILL NOT BE DROPPED so long as you continue to report in. Holistic health is a long term challenge, so while we will have an official winner on Thanksgiving day, getting back on that horse after a rough week is a big part of long term health. Lets be honest, we will all wax and wain in the short term to be healthy long term.
In the same spirit, feel free to TAILOR THIS CHALLENGE TO YOURSELF. Maybe you don't want to participate in the challenger's choice or maybe the self care-reporting feels cumbersome and impedes on your wellness; by George, that's ok! You can still participate in the challenge! You will be able to see your own weekly points and can compete against yourself rather than others. That sounds healthy to me!
Remember to post your results on Wednesday so that I can enter you to compete for the coveted Weekly Wednesday Winner award.
On Sunday I will make a chart of the results you all post this week, highlighting both the Weekly Wednesday Winner (WWW!) and the Current Cumulative Conquerer (CCC!; wellness is long term, y'all). I will post the charts in this forum. Sorry for the delay this week....I'm out of town and working pretty long hours!We are using an honor system (pftt - I'm not checking in on you...you are the one trying to be healthier, right?).
Please use the following as a template to report your results in a response post to the weekly check ins (message me your email address if you want a chart that I created for myself):
- Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts):
- Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts):
- Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts):
- Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts):
- Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5 pts):
- Number of days you exercise for 30 minutes of exercise (5 pts):
- Number of days you exercised for 45+ minutes (7 pts a day):
- Additional self-care* (3 pts each day for self-care items reported):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
- Challenger's Choice** identified and completed (10 points)?: Y or N
-Number of pounds lost (10 points per pound):
- or if you maintained your weight (5 points):
- or if you gained weight (0 points):
-Identify Challenger Choice for next week here:
You may have noticed that there is a lot of flexibility in this challenge. That is no accident. You have freedom here, because it is your health. Maybe you eat 1/4c raisins and 8oz of V8 juice. I would count those as a full serving of fruit and 2 servings of veggies. I don't count builders bars against my refined sugar snacks because, although they certainly have sugar, I use that as a healthy alternative to say, a candy bar or whatever else might be lurking in an office kitchen. You are in charge of both the challenge and your health!
So...want to participate? I know some are new, so here are the three simple steps:
1) respond to this post with your challengers choice (if you want to earn those points)
2) begin recording your daily successes from the template above
3) next Wednesday I will post a forum for the week 1 results, and you will respond there with a summary of your successes (just follow the lead of the experts!)
*self-care is defined as any non-exercize, non- food related event that rejuvenates your soul. It may mean a bath by candle light, studying for an exam, meditation, stretching, doing your nails, tai chi, camping in a tent in your backyard, reading a book, religious practice, going to pet puppies, swinging on the playground, not counting calories while on vacation, saying "no", calling a friend or family member, or whatever does your soul good. YOU define what is good for you here.
** challenger's choice="design-your-own-bonus-points" option that you intend to fulfill during the week. The idea here is to be forward thinking in our wellness. As long as it falls into what YOU consider to be "wellness," it's fair game (e.g., finish reading Omnivore's Dilemma, "friend" everyone who is participating In the challenge, complete four days of planks, make an apt to have that funny mole checked, stay under your calorie goal for 5 days that week, or try a new class at the gym). When we check in the following week, we will report on whether or not we achieved it. This is like the self-care category, but with foresight, in recognition that we need to plan for a successful future of health and wellness.
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Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts): 5
- Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts): 6
- Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts): 6
- Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts): 6
- Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5 pts): 7
- Number of days you exercise for 30 minutes of exercise (5 pts): 2
- Number of days you exercised for 45+ minutes (7 pts a day): 4
- Additional self-care* (3 pts each day for self-care items reported): 7
1. Not working after 5p
2. Bought sunrise lamp
3. Snuggled instead of TV
4. Went shopping for a bag (didn't get one, but I went!)
5. Painted my toenails
6. Let someone mentor me over supper
7. Sat poolside for 4am breakfast
- Challenger's Choice** identified and completed (10 points)?: Y (research day)
-We will go with an assumption I have gained (No idea what my weight is as I am traveling)
-Challenger Choice for next week : continue the no TV while traveling thing going (a total of 6 days, but 4 of those will be during this challenge week.0 -
- Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts): 7
- Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts): 6
- Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts): 7
- Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts): 7
- Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5 pts): 7
- Number of days you exercise for 30 minutes of exercise (5 pts):
- Number of days you exercised for 45+ minutes (7 pts a day): 7
- Additional self-care* (3 pts each day for self-care items reported): 7
1. Read a book
2. Creek walked with my nephews-found 6 crayfish
3. DC sightseeing
4. Haircut
5. Pedi-cure
6. Christmas Crafts
7. Photography
- Challenger's Choice** identified and completed (10 points)?: Y
-Number of pounds lost (10 points per pound): 2
- or if you maintained your weight (5 points):
- or if you gained weight (0 points):
-Identify Challenger Choice for next week here: 100 squats per day0 -
Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts): 7
- Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts): 7
- Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts): 7
- Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts): 1
- Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5 pts): 6
- Number of days you exercise for 30 minutes of exercise (5 pts): 3
- Number of days you exercised for 45+ minutes (7 pts a day): 3
- Additional self-care* (3 pts each day for self-care items reported):
1. Gave Blood, snacked well
2. Studied
3. Went to a concert and got ice cream (froyo)
4. Made huge progress in training for my half marathon
5. Studied
6. Studied
7. Lots of fun things with my birthday girl
- Challenger's Choice** identified and completed (10 points)?: Y
-Number of pounds lost (10 points per pound):
- or if you maintained your weight (5 points): maintained this week
- or if you gained weight (0 points):
-Identify Challenger Choice for next week here: stay 200 calories within MFP calorie goal0 -
Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts): 5
- Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts): 5
- Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts): 3
- Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts):
- Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5 pts):
- Number of days you exercise for 30 minutes of exercise (5 pts):
- Number of days you exercised for 45+ minutes (7 pts a day): 1
- Additional self-care* (3 pts each day for self-care items reported):
1. elliptical 20 min
2. elliptical 20 min
3. small walk
4. worked on my mountain of paperwork
5.
6.
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I am new to this:
Lost .2 pounds...0 -
- Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts): 7
- Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts): 7
- Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts): 1
- Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5 pts): 5
- Number of days you exercise for 30 minutes of exercise (5 pts): 7
- Number of days you exercised for 45+ minutes (7 pts a day): 0
- Additional self-care* (3 pts each day for self-care items reported):
1. Spent the day with my grandaughter
2. When on a day road trip
3. Lunchtime Picnic in the park
4. Shopping for new clothes
5. Spent time with my daughter just me and her.
6. Breakfast in bed
7. Snuggling with my honey
- Challenger's Choice** identified and completed (10 points)?: Y
- or if you maintained your weight (5 points): maintained this week: Maintained
-Identify Challenger Choice for next week here: Get back to my 1 hour + walks0 -
- Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts): 7
- Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts): 7
- Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts): 7
- Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts): 6
- Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5 pts): 7
- Number of days you exercise for 30 minutes of exercise (5 pts): 4
- Number of days you exercised for 45+ minutes (7 pts a day): 0
- Additional self-care* (3 pts each day for self-care items reported):
1.Took a long shower:)
2.Bought Honeycrisp apples and Zestar apples YUM!
3. Bought a new pair of pants in a size smaller:)
4. Left work earlier then normal and went for a walk:)
5. Went out to dinner with my sister and brother inlaw
6. Watched a movie!
7.Went to dinner with a friend and split an entree!
- Challenger's Choice** identified and completed (10 points)?: Yes
-Number of pounds lost (10 points per pound):
- or if you maintained your weight (5 points): Maintained but lost an inch on hips:)
- or if you gained weight (0 points):
-Identify Challenger Choice for next week here: I need to continue from last week. Not to leave work until I am totally ready for the next day:) (just in case I have to be gone to be with my dad)0 -
- Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts): 7
- Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts): 7
- Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts): 6
- Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts): 0
- Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5 pts): 7
- Number of days you exercise for 30 minutes of exercise (5 pts):
- Number of days you exercised for 45+ minutes (7 pts a day): 4
- Additional self-care* (3 pts each day for self-care items reported):
1. Wednesday: None.
2. Thursday: Worked on dissertation, gave self a pedicure
3. Friday: Worked on dissertation, took a nap after poor sleep previous night
4. Saturday: Allowed myself to enjoy a lazy brunch with husband and friend
5. Sunday: 15 minute guided imagery meditation & worked on dissertation
6. Monday: Worked on dissertation, napped after poor sleep
7. Tuesday: Napped after poor sleep
- Challenger's Choice** identified and completed (10 points)?: No
-Number of pounds lost (10 points per pound): 1.5
-Identify Challenger Choice for next week here: 75 minutes of dissertation writing or reading 3 days this week.
And now for some reflection! (It's a habit of mine.):
* FIrst, my understanding is that we're supposed to have one self-care item per day each week for a total of seven. However, I like to scribble all of mine down and share. I need to be reminded that it's okay and actually GOOD to be kind to oneself.
* My Challenger's Choice for this past week was ambitious and I did not realize it until after the fact. I was aiming for three days of 120 minutes of writing. There is a reason I rarely accomplish this. Two hours of writing is hard, but possible. Two hours of DISSERTATION writing is enough to make me crazy. I did accomplish this on Sunday. It was amazing in that I yielded some crazy progress. This week I have a similar goal, but it's tempered a bit: 75 minutes of reading -OR- writing for the dissertation three days this week. I can do it and it will make a HUGE difference in my progress. I suspect I will *finally* finish Chapter 2--my nemesis!
* I am enjoying the challenger's choices. They are really encouraging me to think proactively about things I can improve in my life and how I can do so in measurable ways. So, I may say "Work on dissertation more," but what does that mean? Or cut back on sugar, but what does that mean? No dessert? No sugar in my coffee? Note to self: Other ideas for challenger's choices include finishing the Michael Pollan book I've been reading, reign in my love of sugary snacks, and createbetter sleep habits. (I had insomnia two nights in a row this week and by day two I felt undone. Three hours of sleep makes me very unhappy.)
* Does anyone else notice a difference in their skin when you drink plenty of water? My face feels amazing and looks so much better than it normally does!
If you've made it to the end of this post, congratulations! I am jazzed that so many people have accepted this challenge! Three cheers for us! Have a great week everyone!0 -
Funny week for me so not sure how I will go:
Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts): ........................................................7
- Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts): ..............................6
- Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts): ...........................7
- Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts): .........................................4
- Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5 pts): ...........7
- Number of days you exercise for 30 minutes of exercise (5 pts): ............................3
- Number of days you exercised for 45+ minutes (7 pts a day): .................................2
- Additional self-care* (3 pts each day for self-care items reported):
1. Packed for travel without leaving until last minute
2. Took bottle water on trip and fruit
3. Went out for dinner with daughter and family
4. invited friends for a home-cooked dinner and company
5. Seen Taxation agent and had end of year taxation completed - and checked out local thrift ships
6. Rested and read book
7. Cooked a large meal to leave with partner when I leave tomorrow
- Challenger's Choice** identified and completed (10 points)?: Y or N Y except for one day when injury was too painful
-Number of pounds lost (10 points per pound): 700 gms
- or if you maintained your weight (5 points):
- or if you gained weight (0 points):
-Identify Challenger Choice for next week here:
continue with 10 squats per day and physio exercises.0 -
Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts): 7
- Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts): 5
- Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts): 3
- Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts): 6
- Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5 pts): 5
- Number of days you exercise for 30 minutes of exercise (5 pts): 6
- Number of days you exercised for 45+ minutes (7 pts a day): 4
- Additional self-care* (3 pts each day for self-care items reported): 7
1. Bought new bike
2. Went for a walk with fiance
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Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts): 7
- Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts): 5
- Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts): 3
- Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts): 0
- Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5 pts): 1
- Number of days you exercise for 30 minutes of exercise (5 pts): 0
- Number of days you exercised for 45+ minutes (7 pts a day): 0
- Additional self-care* (3 pts each day for self-care items reported):
1. Booked a vacation house for next summer
2. Made significant progress on cleaning the basement
3. Spent the whole day with the family without worrying about anything that needs to be done.
4. Completed my health assessment for my health insurance
5. Went to bed before 10:30 pm
- Challenger's Choice** identified and completed (10 points)?: No
-Number of pounds lost (10 points per pound): 0
- or if you maintained your weight (5 points): Maintained
- or if you gained weight (0 points):
-Identify Challenger Choice for next week here: Try to get in bed by 10:30 pm each night.
Reflection on the week: For starters, I can definitely do better. My numbers are not near where I would like them to be, however, I also realized that without trying too hard (it was a bad week for me) that I maintained. So, logic tells me that if I can put in a better effort and get that exercise in, I should be able to lose weight, right? For this week, I will try to log all my food and get exercise in at least 4 days.0 -
Just reading about this challenge now and it sounds so wonderful, I would love to join!
My Challenge for this week will be to check out the recreational boxing classes I've been contemplating for awhile now. They have a $5 drop-in fee, so what do I have to lose?!
Have a great week everyone!
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- Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts): 7
- Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts): 4
- Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts): 2
- Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts): 5
- Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5 pts): 7
- Number of days you exercise for 30 minutes of exercise (5 pts):
- Number of days you exercised for 45+ minutes (7 pts a day): 1
- Additional self-care* (3 pts each day for self-care items reported): 7
1. nails done
2. Dionne Warwick concert with friends and hubby
3. major clothes shopping for upcoming trip
4. Jazz Fest
5. day of golf with bestie
6. bunco
7. fashion show and lunch with a friend
- Challenger's Choice** identified and completed (10 points)?: Y or N
-Number of pounds lost (10 points per pound):
- or if you maintained your weight (5 points):
- or if you gained weight (0 points): OMG I have gained 2 pounds!!!
-Identify Challenger Choice for next week here:
We are leaving Sunday at the crack of dawn for 12 days in Czech Republic. I shall try to maintain some manner of food intake control. Lots of walking will be involved so I am confident! I have snacks for the plane and will get packed on Saturday. See yall in a few - try to carry on.0 -
- Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts): 7
- Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts): 7
- Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts): 4
- Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts): 5
- Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5 pts): 7
- Number of days you exercise for 30 minutes of exercise (5 pts): 1
- Number of days you exercised for 45+ minutes (7 pts a day): 4
- Additional self-care* (3 pts each day for self-care items reported): 7
1. New MFP friends
2. Took pictures of sunset
3. Read about Pie Town, New Mexico (have to visit a town named after Pie)
4. Completed my article for HOA newsletter
5. Watched NFL Football (huge Indy Colts and now Denver Broncos fan)
6. Completed Continuing Education for license renewal
7. Bought new make-up
- Challenger's Choice** identified and completed (10 points)?: Y (planks)
Maintained weight
-Identify Challenger Choice for next week here: 70 triangle pushups + 25 1-minute planks/week
Hope everyone has a great week and congrats on completing week one!0 -
Photobucket is down for matenance, so I can't upload the charts yet, but the weekly winner was LUCKBEWITHU!!!0
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Here they are! The charts! The glorious charts that made it up, even if they were a few days late, photbucket was down, two wifi connections were down, and I am traveling. Sometimes it feels like getting anything done is a miracle.
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Same chart...different look. I suppose it isn't necessary this week, but given the challenges I want to milk this post for all it is worth!
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Hey Elizabeth! I know this is very late...I had a family emergency to tend to so I was wondering if you could maybe add these totals to next week's chart? If not, it's cool, but I still want to check in.
- Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts): 2
- Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts): 0
- Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts): 4
- Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts): 2
- Number of days you exercise for 30 minutes of exercise (5 pts): 3
- Number of days you exercised for 45+ minutes (7 pts a day): 0
- Additional self-care* (3 pts each day for self-care items reported):
1. Skype calls with friends.
2. Handed over the keys to my old apartment.
3. Raid night!
4. My best friend (and roommate) and I spent some quality time with her mom...we got first pick of stuff in her garage sale.
- Challenger's Choice** identified and completed (10 points)?: My goal was to figure out a new calorie intake based on my new desk job. Turns out it is really no different yet. So, yes...complete!
-Number of pounds lost (10 points per pound): 1.2
-Identify Challenger Choice for next week here: For this next week, it's a work challenge. I want to finish my assigned project in preparation for trial!! Granted, I only have two days (Monday and Tuesday), but I'm getting close and I can't wait to have it done and out of my hair!!
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