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I agree with Omega, I dont mind doing it for a week or so but all the time is not something I am willing to do, trying to stay in a 75 calorie range for 7 weeks is unrealistic (in my world). I think doing it as a challenge is cool but if its part of the build feature I would say it should be at the end.

Also I do not set my calories based on what it says I should have I have set my own 'window' based on nursing demands so if I have to stick to what a calculator says then I am definately out.

Sorry to be a drag

Nicole
---waiting on outcome to see if I am in this or not
 
No one is being a drag- I appreciate and welcome all thoughts and opinions! I want this to be fun and a challenge, but a DOABLE challenge for all participating.

As Omega and Mom2 have pointed out, counting calories thruout the duration may interfere with individual goals and weighloss methods.

I therefore propose to adjust the challegne as such:

Give yourself +1 point for each day you journal/track you food intake.
Give yourself +1 point for staying within 75 calories of your target calorie intake (WEEK 1 ONLY)
[For a maximum of 14 points this week]

The weekly build-on will only be to journal food intake in the continuing weeks.


On a seperate note, I'm hoping to divide us into 2 teams to be determined randomly:
The STARS & STRIPES
 
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I would like to join!! I will go find the other thread now!! This is perfect for me because it ends the day before my anniversary, and I have a goal set for then!
 
Slight changes have been made/updated to the challenge points system AND this weeks challenge.
[and have been noted on the appropriate threads]

-the cumulative weekly challenge will add +5 pts
(for example during week 3, if you also continue to do week 1 and week 2 challenges, you will get +5 for each, total of 10 PLUS the points for what you do in week 3)

-the range for the caloric goal has been uped to +/- 100 calories (instead of 75)
 
Here is the current upto date general lay out and WEEK 1 Challenge:
Challenge starts on a Monday, weigh-ins are Mondays.

Points awarded weekly in 4 areas:
-a weight loss of at least .5lbs every week =5pts
-"formal" physical exercise* totaling min. 90 minutes each week =5pts
-completing the weekly bonus =points to be determined
-completing previous weeks challenges as build-on =5pts per week
And . . .
-meeting your weight loss goal for entire challenge =20pts
(please make this a realistic goal)

The Weekly Challenge will be posted within 48 hours of the monday it begins.

The weekly bonus will be on a build on basis, meaning for example: during week 3 you will be working on that challenge and still doing week 1, and week 2 challenges.

*-any form of cardio like walking, running, eliptical etc.

All points for the week must be calculated no later than Tuesday night.
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WEEK 1 CHALLENGE(starting April 7th)

This week's challenge will start with the basics for successful weightloss: Eating within a realistic caloric range for weight loss/maintenance and tracking/journaling what you are eating.

If you don't know your caloric goal for weightloss, here is a link :
Calorie Calculator - Daily Caloric Needs
Journaling can be done online in a diary, or at home on paper.

Give yourself +1 point for each day you journal/track you food intake.
Give yourself +1 point for staying within 100 calories of your target calorie intake
[For a maximum of 14 points this week]
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Team Stripes . . . WHERE ARE YOU??!



Floating away already before the challenge has begun?
:biggrinjester:
 
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Week 2 Challenge!

Now that we have started out with being aware of our food intake, its time to emphasize moving and burning them calories!

In addition to your baseline 90 min of exercise per week, you we be awarded this week's bonus points by ADDING an additional 45 min of exercise during week 2. You can add it in anyway you like, (ei: in one workout session, over 2-3 sessions, or a little everyday) as long as you get an EXTRA 45 minutes in this week. This extra exercise need not be formal- it can be the extra steps taken because you park further from the office, or the extra exercise in taking the stairs instead of an elevator, or it can be an extra 15 min on the treadmill .. again, its up to you! As long as they all add up to 45 min, the points are yours.

Give yourself +5 points for adding 45 minutes to your exercise this week.
Give yourself +5 points for "build on" bonus of journaling your food intake.
For a maximum of 10 bonus points this week
 
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Does the first week end on the 14th? I know that's when the weigh-in is scheduled.
 
Weeks start on a Monday and end on the following Sunday.

Week 1 = Monday 4/7/08 - 4/13/08
Week 2 = Monday 4/14/08- 4/20/08
Week 3 = Monday 4/21/08 -4/27/08
Week 3 = Monday 4/28/08 - 5/4/08
Week 4 = Monday 5/5/08 - 5/11/08
Week 5 = Monday 5/12/08 - 5/18/08
Week 6 = Monday 5/19/08 - 5/25/08

Final weigh in Monday MEMORIAL DAY 5/26/08
 
Ok thanks, maybe I didn't copy and paste right? I dunno - guess i've got too many challenges to keep track of! ;)
 
Week 3 Challenge!

(Starting Monday 4/21/08)

I'm having to post this a little early as I am going to be busy celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary. The actual date was in February but I wanted to wait for nice weather to throw the big party, as we eloped 20 years ago.

ANYWAY . . . .

For WEEK 3 Challenge, we are going to have to do what Mom used to always say . . .Eat Your Fruits & Veggies!
This week, be sure to eat at least 4 servings from the fruit and veggie group, being sure that you get both a fruit and veggie serving in everyday. Thats to say that you cant eat just fruits or just veggies in one day to get the points.

Give yourself +1 point for EVERYDAY you eat a minimum of 4 servings fruits/veggies.
Give yourself +5 points for Week1 build on bonus if you journal you food intake
Give yourself +5 points for Week2 build on bonus for adding 45min of exercise on top of the minimum of 90min
For a maximum of 17 points bonus points
 
WEEK4 Challenge!

While there has been controversary recently regarding water, I am still a proponent that being hydrated contributes to being healthy.

For WEEK 4 Challenge is to consume eight 8oz glasses of fluids a day, and at least 4 of those glasses must be water. So that's a total of 64oz everyday/32 oz of water and another 32 of water OR other fluids (alcoholic beverages don't count)

Give yourself +1 point for EVERYDAY you drink 64oz of fluids, 1/2 of them being water
Give yourself +5 points for Week1 build on bonus if you journal you food intake
Give yourself +5 points for Week2 build on bonus for adding 45min of exercise on top of the minimum of 90min
Give yourself +5 points for Week3 build on bonus for eating 4 veggies/fruits each day for the entire week
For a maximum of 22 points bonus points
 
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Week5 Challenge!

Time to build some muscle mass! per the MayoClinic:

Quote:
Regular aerobic exercise, such as walking daily for 30 minutes or more, is an excellent way to burn calories. Strength training exercises, such as weight training, also are important because they help counteract muscle loss associated with aging. And since muscle tissue burns more calories, muscle mass is a key factor in weight loss

For WEEK 5 Challenge is do 2 strength training sessions this week. The sessions should be a min of 20 minutes. They can be former workouts on gym equipment, or home style doing pushups, leg lifts, crunches, etc.

Give yourself +5 points for doing 2 strength training sessions this week
Give yourself +5 points for Week1 build on bonus if you journal you food intake
Give yourself +5 points for Week2 build on bonus for adding 45min of exercise on top of the minimum of 90min
Give yourself +5 points for Week3 build on bonus for eating 4 veggies/fruits each day for the entire week
Give yourself +5 points for Week4 build on bonus for drinking 50oz of fluids everyday this week
For a maximum of 25 points bonus points
 
Week6 Challenge

We all know that calcium is important for strong bones! Getting enough calcium in your diet if important! The most popular source is diary products like milk, yogurt and cheese. But for those who are lactose intolerant, calcium can be found in some green leafy vegetables like kale, bok choy and collard greens, but also in broccoli. Shellfish, canned salmon, almonds and dried beans also pack a good calcium punch.

For WEEK 6 Challenge is do get 2-3 servings of calcium everyday.

Give yourself +1 points for everyday you get 2-3 servings of calcium in
Give yourself +5 points for doing 2 strength training sessions this week
Give yourself +5 points for Week1 build on bonus if you journal you food intake
Give yourself +5 points for Week2 build on bonus for adding 45min of exercise on top of the minimum of 90min
Give yourself +5 points for Week3 build on bonus for eating 4 veggies/fruits each day for the entire week
Give yourself +5 points for Week4 build on bonus for drinking 50oz of fluids everyday this week
For a maximum of 32 points bonus points
 
Week & challenge!

Our 7th and final week! You deserve a break! get some rest! No, really. A good nights sleep is proven to contribute to mood, energy and health. The average sleep needed by a grown adult is 7-9 hours. This weeks challenge will be to get at least 7 hours a night(/day if you work nights).

For WEEK 7 Challenge is do get 7 hours a sleep each night this week

Give yourself +1 points for everyday you get 2-3 servings of calcium in
Give yourself +5 points for doing 2 strength training sessions this week
Give yourself +5 points for Week1 build on bonus if you journal you food intake
Give yourself +5 points for Week2 build on bonus for adding 45min of exercise on top of the minimum of 90min
Give yourself +5 points for Week3 build on bonus for eating 4 veggies/fruits each day for the entire week
Give yourself +5 points for Week4 build on bonus for drinking 50oz of fluids everyday this week
Give yourself +5 points for Week 5 build on bonus for 2 strngth training routines
Give yourself +5 points for Week 6 build on bonus for 2 servings of calcium each day this week
For a maximum of 42 points bonus points
 
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