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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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Back from my first trip to the nutritionist...
Today I had an appointment with a world-renowned nutritionists. Aside from a host of problems that I've realized I have, I learned a lot of things about food in general that I thought I'd share. 1. American-grown whole wheat products are one of the worst things to put in your body. Because there is such a surplus, it sits…
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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…
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Day 42 Challenge!
Today's challenge: No fried food today! Nothing good can come of dousing something in oil... sidestep that landmine today and opt for a healthier option. Your body will thank you!
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Day 41 Challenge!
Today's challenge: Spend an extra 10 minutes or however much you can spare doing household chores such as cleaning, organizing or paying bills. You will be happy you did! Don't wait to do something that could be done right now. Make a great day MFP!
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Day 40 Challenge!
Today's challenge: Do something you're not completely comfortable with today. If you never take a risk, you will never grow as a person. Make it great MFP!
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Day 39 Challenge!
Hey there CAD'ers! Today's challenge: Cut one processed food from your diet for the day. Replace chips with carrots, cookies with a banana, etc. Your body will thank you!
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Day 38 Challenge! (Thursday)
Hey there CAD'ers! Today's challenge: Add an extra serving of protein to your day! Use it to replace a carb-y treat you allow yourself if you'd like. For example, if you generally snack on chips, try nuts or edemame instead. Like to dip? Try hummus! Make a great day MFP!
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Struggling with cravings?
I know we've all been there; times when you feel like you need something sweet (or fried, maybe). However, these cravings are often a result of your body trying to tell you something more. http://www.naturopathyworks.com/pages/cravings.php Here is a list of cravings and what they truly mean in the context of your body. I…
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Day 37 Challenge! (Wednesday)
Hey CAD'ers! Today's challenge: Honesty. Is there something about yourself that you often hide from people because you're afraid of what they might think? Come clean to someone close to you today. You will strengthen your relationship by leaps and bounds because something that was keeping you apart is no longer doing so.…
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Day 34 challenge! (Sunday)
Hey CAD'ers! Today's challenge: Limit your TV to under an hour today. I've realized how much time I waste watching shows some days, and that time could be put to much better use. You only get to live today once; make it count! Make a great day MFP!
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Day 36 Challenge! (Tuesday)
Hey there CAD'ers! Today's challenge: Try a type of healthy food or drink you've yet to try or that you haven't had in a while. Eating the same thing every day can get extremely dull; liven up your life by changing it up! Feel free to share some of your favorite healthy foods for other CAD'ers to try as well. Make a great…
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Day 35 Challenge! (Monday)
Good morning CAD'ers! Today's challenge: At some point today, fit these in: -50 sit-ups -50 push-ups -100 squats -100 lunges Find ways to sneak physical activity into your day. Drop something on the floor? Do a squat to pick it up. Food's in the microwave? Don't just stand there, do some modified push-ups against the…
