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Fridaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!! Ok Friday Challenge?
Did you make a plan or a goal for how you will handle today and this weekend? How will you eat something good and work it into your day or weekend? Exercise...what will you do? Are you busy a lot to do? You can still plan a quick workout that is intense and gives a great bang for your buck!!!! Challenge see what you will…
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Thursday's Challenge June 7
Say something kinds to someone today! Words can bring healing to a dying soul! Peace, WW
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Wednesday June 6 Challenge!
It just so happened when I went to the park on Sunday the area we were in was well shaded so we didn't burn under the sun...thank goodness. However, we should ALL (brown people too!) be using sunscreen! Use a broadspectrum suncreen with a SPF of 15 or higher and if you have a risk of burning easily then go higher. Apply…
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Tuesday's Challenge! 6/5/12
Challenge yourself to to not rush when you eat your food! A coworker and I were talking about this the other day. We eat in our cars...rushing, we eat standing up and we rush our children which teaches the same habit..."hurry up we got to GO!!!" I know it is necessary sometimes but in the USA it is a norm. I even saw a guy…
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Challenge for Pet Parents!
You know I am a feline lover myself...and she passed away this past December. When I went to the library and looked up the diagnosis it all boiled down to DIET!!!!! I never knew the cat food sold at most stores is not proper for their gut. (same as grain with cows) so I always feel bad that I helped along with her illness.…
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Fallacy of Fast Food Challenge!
Today, I saw a sign at the stop-light, while looking around saw the WENDY'S restaurant sign say 'EAT BETTER LATER' I instantly became upset! How dare you say that and play mind games with people! Wow the minrd tricks and subliminal messages we get! This is why even though tedious and boring we must plan, carry snacks or…
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Spiritual or Health Challenge or Both???
Hey! Today my pastor at church did a sermon on health! He used scripture to back it up too! He challenged everyone including himself to get healthy. He is a diabetic and was told going to be on insulin....he started WALKING and lost 20lbs! I think fabulous he wants us all to get involved. My challenge to you if you go to…
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Emergency Challenge!
In lieu of the storm we had here yesterday I wanted to put out there the challenge of being prepared! Do you have batteries, flashlights, candles, an emergency bag with first-aid, cash if need to leave home, snacks like granola bars, radio (battery operated)i and where you would go in your house? Do you have a safety plan?…
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JUNEBUGS!!!!
Ok, this is a slightly selective and biased challenge but if you have a birthday in JUNE you must celebrate! YOU are getting healthier to have a good quality of life so celebrate it!!!!!!!! P.S. sorry this was late. WW
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Tantalizing Tastes Challenge!
Apologies troops for my tardiness...had a doctor's appointment...rushing...you know the deal. A Food Challenge with variability: Ok, if you are like me and do not have a green thumb and/or a yard big enough to plant a seed even...why not seek other ways to get fresh vegetables and fruits this summer! There are Farmer's…
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Back to the Grind Challenge
Ok, for those who enjoyed BBQ and all the fun that goes with it...get back on track today...perhaps eat more fruits and veggies and plenty of water to flush your system out. No regrets just happy you enjoyed time with family and friends!
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Memorial Day
If you do go outside wear sunscreen and try if possible not out in the blazing sun during the hottest hours. Wear a hat or visor too! We ALL need to protect ourselves now...no matter how much melanin you got in your skin...the sun is different and skin cancer is no JOKING matter! The positive is we do get our dose of…
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Saturday challenge!
Challenge: enjoy the festivities this weekend but always keep foods safe! Cold foods should stay cold...get ice, cold packs and the insulated carriers. Cook meats thoroughly for you do not anyone to get sick from the bacteria and virus, esp for children and pregnant women. Wash hands often esp between handling meats and…
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Babbling Challenge
Today I challenge you to listen to me and learn and develop your own strategy! This past month has been really busy with an audit at work, changes and addition of duties, social gatherings (graduations etc) so I have had minimal time to exercise the way 'I wanted to' and cook like I love...but now I look back instead of…
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Thursday Challenge!
Hey! Why not buy some equipment to help make exercise interesting? It does not have to be expensive...a lot of dollar stores have jump ropes, hoola hoops and wt lifting gloves. Yard sales are good for other stuff too: steps, dumb-bells, work bench, sit-up apparatus, you name it. You can get a physical therapy ball for…
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Wednesday's Challenge
Try and add 15 min of physical activity to your day today.....that is different then exercise so that can be cleaning a room, walking to the corner store, hanging sheets outside to dry, gardening, wash car, Frisbee, or ping-pong (I miss that game) and so one.....although not calorie torchers but it helps with extra being…
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Tuesdays Life Challenge 5/22
Food, exercise and lifestyle.....what is your philosphy? No, no, no, I dont mean Jillian Michaels, Dr. Oz or the Zone diet or Anti-Infalmmatory diet but YOU! What is your philosphy on a healthy lifestyle? Now you may incorporate these folks ideas into yours but most folks are not totalitarian. What is the ideals you can…
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Monday and Starting out right!
Hey! I was reading in a magazine that research shows lonliness increases the risk of obesity. Oh how I know that cycle. You feel embarassed so you don't go out, that depresses you more you eat then you feel bad don't go out...shall I keep going??? So, get out there people! Take a exercise class...ask a friend (remember…
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Challenge...on the way to the gym!
Okay, for those who drive...you know gas is OUTRAGEOUS!!!!! Soooooo, that said ....when was the last time you checked your tire pressure??? Gasp!!!! That long!!!!!! Okay go buy a gauge if you don't have one and if you do then start using it. Helps tremendously on gas mileage! We won't even go into oil changes, balance…
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Sunday's Challenge
Mentor a child, teen or college student. Remember we are a community and need each other to grow and learn. A sense of belonging is a human need. Extending yourself is making you grow too! Or send your child in a mentoring program... Love, WW
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Thursday Challenge
Now this challenge is in my face!!!!!! I struggle with this one daily! But strive to get more sleep. It helps our immune system and it helps us think more clearyly to make better healthy choices and exercise efficiently. There has been research how sleep effects the hormone cycle to help with the hunger and satiety cycle.…
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Saturday challenge! Move it!
Hey! Since most of us are short on time with all the events normal for this time of year...how about today or tomorrow shorten the workout time but increase the intensity! It is just as effective! So, crank it up! Go hard! If on treadmill increase speed for 30-45 second bouts 5 times....same for any cardio machine. Do some…
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Celebration Challenge
Healing for the mind body and soul...as we go to graduations and weddings etc...don't just go but give a gift that lasts...give your phone number, a journal with a word of wisdom at the beginning and/or a phone call 3 months from now to see how they are really coping. Celebrations are fun but sometimes the 'afterwards' is…
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Wednesday Challenge!
Hey gotta question...do you have a flaw or like me flawsssss?!?! Well, acknowledgement is the first step to freedom buuuuuuut.....where the challenge comes in is WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT??!?! Seek to rememdy the flaw to better yourself and how it may affect others! Read a book, go to a counselor, talk with a…
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Challenge of satiation....
Staying full...sometimes that can be a challenge. Who wants to feel hungry after you just ate?!?! So, how about trying a few techniques: eating a healthy vegetabel full salad w/ low-fat dressing and/ or a broth based soup. Of course, water (my disdain) has never hurt anyone to drink more of not just with the meal but…
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Mother's Day Challenge!
I give honor to all mothers and all the work and sacrifice you do daily. For young mothers keep pushing and know your hard work will not be in vain, mothers of teen hold on your appreciation will come in a few years, mothers of adult children know you will be cared for. For those with mothers who have passed, take joy in…
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Friday's Challenge!
Okay, this may seem basic but...did you get mom a card yet? Make plans? If not the challenge is do so today...even if on lunch break! If mom is in heaven think of someone who is a mom you can boost their self-esteem with a card or a note. She would want you to share...isn't that what all mama's teach?! LOL! So get out…
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Thursday Challenge
This HBO special that is to be released in May deals with obesity in the united states. For those of you who can watch it on HBO May 14 thought May 16 it a 5 mart series . That is my challenge watch if you can. Share with family and friends and invite to come over. If can get dvd do so. My boss wants to show it at my job.…
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Wednesday
Challenge: Jumping jacks! Scissors! Leg lifts! Knee-highs as fast as you can! Jogging in place for 1 minute...if you are short on time and don't have equipmetn you can do this today! You can also add this to your routine. If you time self and do for one minute each and go all out without stopping you will see you get the…
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Terrific Tuesday
Since we are here this means we are doing something for ourselves but what can we do to help someone else today? It can be big as giving someone money..$200 or small as a smile and pat on the back. You can let someone in during traffic or send a cute text message telling someone how much you appreciate them. We are a…