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Day 72 Challenge!
Today's challenge: Holding grudges and fighting with others is a major source of stress. Stress leads to excess cortisol release which inhibits weight loss. Today, work out issues you have with another person. Whether it's that annoying person at work who you have issues with or a family member, be the bigger person. Bring…
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Day 70 Challenge!
Today's challenge: No artificial sweeteners today! The health hazards associated with this are still unclear, but real nonetheless. So ditch the artificial sweeteners today! It is very important to read labels; they may be hiding in things you wouldn't believe (pickles, for example!). Stevia is OK today, as it is extracted…
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Day 71 Challenge!
Today's challenge: Try a new workout today! It doesn't have to be entirely new, but try to at least add something you have not done before. Doing the same thing every day gets boring, not to mention that working the same muscle groups all the time allows them to become more efficient making your workouts less effective. So…
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Day 69 Challenge!
Today's challenge: Take time today to appreciate the beauty around you. Stop periodically and actually look at all of the beauty you're surrounded by; a world full of such beauty is nothing short of inspiring. Also, take today to appreciate the beauty in all of the people around you. It's easy to write off that annoying…
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Day 68 Challenge!
Today's challenge: Get in bed earlier than usual. Sleep is arguably the single most important thing for your health. Make it a priority today! Make a great day MFP!
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Day 67 Challenge!
Today's challenge: No take-out today! Although some restaurants list their nutritional information, every chef is different. You could be consuming hundreds of extra calories without even knowing it! Today, take control of your meals; make them yourself! You will end up with a less expensive, more nutritious and probably…
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Day 66 Challenge!
Today's Challenge: No soda today! Diet, tonic water, regular, etc... don't touch it today! Carbonation in soda leeches calcium from your bones and weakens them. Say no to soda and strengthen your whole being today! Make a great day MFP!
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Day 65 Challenge!
Today's Challenge: Make honesty a priority today. It may be easy to make up an excuse about why you didn't get something done or what your plans are etc., but seemingly small lies can add up and become a major stressor to you and those around you. So today, forget the little lies and make honesty your goal and priority!…
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Day 64 Challenge!
Today's challenge: Sneak in exercises throughout the day! Park far so you have to walk. Standing still? Do caff raises. Have to bend down to get something? Get it; and do 10 squats. Doing this on a daily basis will improve your overall fitness without much of a time commitment! Feel free to post any additional sneaky…
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Day 63 Challenge!
Today's challenge: Replace a normal fat with a healthy one! Usually have chips with cheese dip? Try hummus or guacamole! Use ranch on your salad? Try olive oil and vinegar. Monounsaturated fats are hugely important to your health, and they keep you full as well! Your body will thank you. Make a great day MFP!
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Day 62 Challenge!
Today's challenge: Today, take 10 minutes out of your day to meditate. Silence your phone, turn off the lights, and put on some calming music if you so please. Don't think about anything that may stress you out. These ten minutes are for you and only you! Meditation reduces stress when has a plethora of negative effects on…
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Day 61 Challenge!
Today's challenge: I know we all have our sweet tooth, so today satisfy it the right way! Replace one refined sugar with a natural one. Usually eat ice cream? Try a blended frozen banana. You will get your sweet fix while benefiting your body! Make a great day MFP!
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Day 60 Challenge!
Today's challenge: Jumping jacks part 2! A while back I asked all of you to count how many jumping jacks you could do without stopping in order to compare to a later date. Well, today is that day! For those of you who have just joined, make today your starting point. Record how many you can do, and tune in for part 3 to…
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Day 59 Challenge!
Today's challenge: Add an extra serving of a fruit AND vegetable to your day! They are filling, low calorie, full of vitamins.... I could go on and on. So make it a priority today, get your five today :D Make a great day MFP!
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Day 58 Challenge!
Today's challenge: Get something done that you've been putting off. Pay the bills, write those holiday thank you notes, vacuum, etc. Your life is busy enough without these tasks on your plate; get them done today and stop worrying about them! Why do something tomorrow that you could get done right now? You will feel so…
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Day 57 Challenge!
Today's challenge: Replace a processed unhealthy snack with a healthy one! One small switch like this every day can add up to a big difference, and you will probably enjoy your healthy snack just as much (I know your body will love it more)! Make a great day MFP!
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Day 56 Challenge!
Today's challenge: Add five minutes onto your workout today. Five minutes out of your entire day is barely anything, so you have no excuse not to fit in that little extra. You will feel so proud that you did! Make a great day MFP!
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Day 55 Challenge!
Sorry about not posting last night, New Years Eve was hectic. Today's challenge: In honor of the new year, make a resolution. I'm not talking about the kind of resolution that you do for a week and forget about; this needs to be something realistic- something personal and positive that you can actually stick to. Write it…
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Day 54 Challenge!
Today's challenge: Have a family dinner tonight. Family is the most important thing in the world; they are the people who are there for you when nobody else is. They give you strength, purpose, and love. Share a meal with them today; not in front of the TV, not in silence, truly take advantage of your time with them. Don't…
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Day 53 challenge!
Today's challenge: Make sure to stay hydrated! Water is essential to your body for many reasons. Today, make sure to drink AT LEAST 8 8oz glasses of water. That does not mean crystal light, not soda, just good old water. If you always get your 8 glasses, add an extra today! You can do it MFP, your bodies will thank you!
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Day 52 Challenge!
Thank you all so much for your prayers after yesterday's challenge; it means so much to me. Today's challenge: Make a point to eat only until you're satisfied today. I'm sure I'm not alone in often finding myself stuffed rather than content. Try to eat until you're almost full, and then wait about 10 minutes- after the…
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Day 51 challenge!
Today's challenge: The next few day's challenges are dedicated in memory of my Grandma who passed away this evening. In her honor, today's challenge is to make sure the people you love know how much they mean to you. Don't just assume that they know how much they mean to you; tell them exactly what they mean to you and…
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Day 50 challenge!
Hey CAD'ers! Today's challenge: Declutter an area you've been putting off today! Whether it's the attic, the pesky junk drawer or your desk, clean it up today! Clutter adds stress to your life which makes your body release cortisol, which has negative effects on your body including slowing or stopping weight loss. So get…
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Day 49 Challenge!
Good morning CAD'ers! Today's challenge: Meatless Monday! I know this challenge has been done, but I think I may make it a weekly thing since I believe it's extremely important. Although animal protein is healthy, it comes with a lot of negatives as well. High fat and cholesterol, hormones and antibiotics that come from…
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Day 48 Challenge!
Good morning CAD'ers! Today's challenge: I know for many of you today is a major holiday, so today focus on your happiness and nothing else. If staying under your goal will make you happy, do it. If eating a little extra today well, do it! One day out of 365 is not at all going to affect you in the long run. So do what…
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Day 46 Challenge!
Hey there CAD'ers! Today's challenge: No artificial sweeteners today (besides Stevia, as it's natural). The dangers of artificial sweeteners are technically unproven, but undeniable all the same. What good can putting massive amounts of chemicals into your body do? Here is a great article about artificial sweeteners:…
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Day 47 Challenge!
Hey CAD'ers! Today's challenge: I know many of you won't have time to fit in a workout on Sunday, so this is going to be "No Excuses Saturday". Make sure to get in a full workout today! Stay under your caloric goal, minimize the processed crap, eat as many servings of fruits and vegetables as possible as well as as much…
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Day 45 Challenge!
Hey CAD'ers! Today's challenge: Eat five full servings of vegetables today! Vegetables are a great low-calorie and filling snack. If you're not a fan of them on their own, try sneaking them into your food. Add some spinach to your morning smoothie- you won't even taste it! Feel free to post other ways you managed to sneak…
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Day 44 challenge!
Hey CAD'ers! Today's challenge: Do three random acts of kindness today! Around the holidays, life often becomes hectic and we forget about those who are less fortunate than us. Today, take a few minutes out of your day and do three things for others that you otherwise wouldn't have done. It will make both you and others…
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Day 43 Challenge!
Hey there CAD'ers! Today's challenge: No matter how busy of a day you're having, fit in 20 minutes minimum of cardio! It's enough to release endorphins and strengthen your heart without being too time consuming. No excuses, it can be as simple as walking up and down the stairs at a good pace during your lunch break! 20…