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03-07-2006, 04:59 PM
MARCH MAGIC
We are going to start off March with a challenge that is different than usual. It is going to be based on your own goals, very personalized in three areas, exercise, water and protein
Here we go!
You will earn one point for every minute of sustained moderate or vigorous physical activity you engage in.
Lets say you have chosen 30 minutes 5 times a week so your goal would be 150 points for a week. (We are not going to say what is moderate or vigorous, that is your personal option, we are just trying to get you to move)
In addition to your activity points, you want to give yourself 10 points a day for everyday you ate your minimum amount of protein—so lets say 70 points for your protein. (Filling up on protein is the cornerstone of this program, lets start today)
You can earn an additional 25 points per day for drinking 48-64 ounces of water. So you could earn a maximum of 25 (points) x 7 days for 175 points.
Here are my weekly goals:
I will drink a minimum of 48-64 ounces of water for 7 days So 7 x 25 = 175 points per week
I will eat my protein minimum 7 days a week for 70 points
And I will exercise a minimum of 45 minutes, 4 times a week for a total of 180 points.
Billie’s total weekly points are 425!
Fill yours out and lets work some March magic. Our week will begin on Sunday and run through Saturday, just for ease of computing. And after we have everyone registered, we will keep a running chart for you to see your progress!
Prizes, incentives—how about your own good health!
Some tips:
Be Specific—specific goals are easier to stick to than vague resolutions like, “ I will lose 10 pounds”
Change for the right reason—don’t decide to change a behavior to please others or because you think people will like you more if you change. Studies have shown that negative feelings are a frequent cause of relapse.
Anticipate roadblocks—make a plan for coping with inevitable obstacles of lie, don’t let a few days of relapse turn into a year.
Be Realistic—Be sure that your action plan is a realistic one that can fit into your lifestyle.
Be creative—Can the behavior you want to change be combined with other goals to accomplish—for example do you need to exercise and spend more time with your family, how about taking your kids on a bike ride.
Billie
We are going to start off March with a challenge that is different than usual. It is going to be based on your own goals, very personalized in three areas, exercise, water and protein
Here we go!
You will earn one point for every minute of sustained moderate or vigorous physical activity you engage in.
Lets say you have chosen 30 minutes 5 times a week so your goal would be 150 points for a week. (We are not going to say what is moderate or vigorous, that is your personal option, we are just trying to get you to move)
In addition to your activity points, you want to give yourself 10 points a day for everyday you ate your minimum amount of protein—so lets say 70 points for your protein. (Filling up on protein is the cornerstone of this program, lets start today)
You can earn an additional 25 points per day for drinking 48-64 ounces of water. So you could earn a maximum of 25 (points) x 7 days for 175 points.
Here are my weekly goals:
I will drink a minimum of 48-64 ounces of water for 7 days So 7 x 25 = 175 points per week
I will eat my protein minimum 7 days a week for 70 points
And I will exercise a minimum of 45 minutes, 4 times a week for a total of 180 points.
Billie’s total weekly points are 425!
Fill yours out and lets work some March magic. Our week will begin on Sunday and run through Saturday, just for ease of computing. And after we have everyone registered, we will keep a running chart for you to see your progress!
Prizes, incentives—how about your own good health!
Some tips:
Be Specific—specific goals are easier to stick to than vague resolutions like, “ I will lose 10 pounds”
Change for the right reason—don’t decide to change a behavior to please others or because you think people will like you more if you change. Studies have shown that negative feelings are a frequent cause of relapse.
Anticipate roadblocks—make a plan for coping with inevitable obstacles of lie, don’t let a few days of relapse turn into a year.
Be Realistic—Be sure that your action plan is a realistic one that can fit into your lifestyle.
Be creative—Can the behavior you want to change be combined with other goals to accomplish—for example do you need to exercise and spend more time with your family, how about taking your kids on a bike ride.
Billie