Friday, November 2, 2012

Monthly Challenge Update

Last month I decided to  challenge myself to no fast food.   I did 24 days out 31.  That works out to be 77%  it could have be better but I am happy with what I did and it made me realize how much I do eat out.   I also made a conscious effort to keep snacks in my purse so I wouldn't be tempted to eat out.  The ab challenge  was also on my list for October but I decided to focus on doing one challenge a month otherwise I get too stressed.  And this is suppose to be fun right?  
 
I am super proud of Rob  he didn't eat fast food at all this month! I love how supportive he is, It makes me love him that much more! 
 
For November's challenge I searched the web to find something different and I found this on Sparkpeople.com.  If you haven't checked out this website it's a great tool and it's free! 
 
Here's the challenge, wish me luck!

500 push ups - it's like doing 17 push ups a day, etc.

1000 crunches - it's like doing 34 crunches a day

60 min. of planks - it's like doing 1-2min. plank a day

500 squats - it's like doing 17 squats a day

500 lunges - it's like doing 17 lunges a day, per leg.
 
Sorry for my last post I was a little up and down.  I am not giving up on my health it just gets a little bumpy along the way.   My main focus is to get enough sunlight (fake or real)  and exercise everyday even if it's just a walk around the block. 
 
Anyone what to join me in this challenge?? 
 
Thanks for reading

6 comments:

  1. Wonderful goals ! Everyone has good and bad months so I'm proud of you for setting new goals this month.....just maybe you were a little overtired, LOL I was just exhausted after reading your last post. Joy , you introduced me to yoga yet I don't see any mention in your goals..... a few poses a day might help you keep calm emotionally and help you get a more restful sleep. Yipee! for Rob & you for becoming aware on how much most of us eat out in 2012. Honestly, growing up , we ate at home 95% of the time (yes, that's a lot of dishes to do everyday, but we did it)..... the only fast food, I can remember is ordering french fires from the chip wagon when I visit my Memere in Cornwall. The good old chip wagon has been around that long , a little bit of history for you!!!Mom Q.

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    1. Thanks Mom it means a lot that you are proud of me :) I just bought a new yoga dvd so I will be starting that soon.

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  2. What a great challenge: no fast food. I like that idea. I too try to avoid fast food and even restaurants in general. They both seem to blow the calorie count out of the water. Keep up the motivation to keep improving.

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    1. Thanks Liz :) I find it hard to stay motivated but I find it helps when I set monthly goals for myself.

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  3. That's an awesome challenge! I hope it is going well. I'm working on doing a 5K this month so that's my challenge right now.

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  4. Thanks Diane and a 5K is also a great challenge I look forward to reading about it on your blog :)

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