The Best You ♥ One Good Choice at a Time: Hello from the Pacific Northwest

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Hello from the Pacific Northwest

Hi my name is Kamaile and I live in Portland, Oregon. I am mother to 3 crazy monkeys (4, 2 and almost 1) and wife to one wonderful man.

A little over a year ago I was pregnant with number 3 and thought it was time for me to get in shape and get my act together, I told myself that after I have the baby I was going to get myself in shape to run a 5k. I found the Couch to 5k program, started working out and signed myself up for my first 5k on the 4th of July, in Provo. Well, I finished my first 5k and now I am ready for a new challenge, I am planning on running a Ragnar in July and I need a change from my regular routine of running and cross-training and I need to get my whole self put together. I love how this challenge is not just about eating right and getting your body in shape, but also about getting your mind and spiritual aspect of your life in order.

Thank you for putting this together and I can't wait to get to know you all better. Good luck to all and can't wait to hear how everyone is doing.

Kamaile

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CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

*This challenge will last 12 weeks:

Date: February 21, 2012 - May 20, 2012 (90 days!)

FREE DAYS *holidays:

March 17th: St. Patrick's Day

April 6th: Good Friday

April 8th: Easter

May 13th: Mother's Day

To sign up... email me @ cassidybrenae@gmail.com saying you are commited, and ready to start a change. have subject 90 day challenge.

*Everyone that wants to participate pays $15.

Half of the "bank" will go to weekly awards.

*1st place per week will receive $10 giftcard from Ross, Walmart, or Target. (we'll vote). 2nd place will receive $5 giftcard.

1st place/week will be based on the person with the most points for that week. You can only win once per placement.

2nd place will be based on the most improved from the week before to that current week. you can only win once.

*Ultimate winner: 1st place will receive 80% of the "rest of the bank", and 2nd place will receive 15% , and 3rd will receive 5%. If there is a tie, it will be divided equally for that placement. *If there are three or more 1st place winners, all of it will be equally divided among those who tied.

*remember: more the participants... more winnings! so spread the word!

-There are 12 possible points a day. You get 1 point for each wellness guideline you accomplish. Your weekly goal is 84 points.

-FREE POINTS: You only get ONE FREE POINT IN EACH CATEGORY, each week. For ex: One day a week you could choose to skip exercising, but you would still get the point- if you miss it only once for the week. This is the same for each category. or you might choose to just have one FREE day! However, these are not roll-over points. UN-used free points will be lost at the end of each week.

-Wellness week is Monday through Sunday

-Points earned each week MUST be reported via email EVERY sunday to : cassidybrenae@gmail.com

- Every Monday i will post weekly points on the website. Get your points to me on time! no internet? let me know by text. (801) 888-3499

-EXCEPTIONS!

-Birthdays are free or choose a free day if your birthday is not during this time.

- you are allowed 3 sick days (if you are truly sick) when you CANT PHYSICALLY MOVE to exercise or follow water/veggie/fruit rule. (when you CANNOT eat)

- FREE points: Holidays during the two months. I will post when a Holiday is coming up.

GOOD LUCK! AND LET THE GAMES BEGIN! ;)

(also, remember the MAIN goal is to create balanced lifestyles. so just keep carrying on, and keep the bigger picture in mind when it gets tough. BECAUSE IT WILL GET TOUGH!) change always is. but we can do this! ♥

WELLNESS CHALLENGE

REMEMBER ALL THE POINTS ARE ON AN HONOR SYSTEM ♥ BE HONEST

1. Drink 64 ounces of water daily (8 glasses of water)

2. 45 minutes of exercise (doesnt have to be consecutive, but i would suggest to get the most out of your exercise... to do it all together.) *HOUSE WORK DOESNT COUNT. you have aside time to be active EX: workout video, walk with your kids,

3. No soda or Alcohol

4. No SWEETS (ex: desserts, pastries, sugary snacks, or SUGARY cereals)
*sugar free alt. are ok

No FAST FOOD (includes restaurants with unhealthy choices!), No UNHEALTHY snacks (ex: chips)

5.Consume 2 servings of fruits and 2 servings of veggies

6.Dont eat after 8 PM

7. Read 15 minutes of spiritual reading or uplifting text

8. Write in your journal

9. Express specific Appreciation, service, love, or praise to another person

10. Personal goal- each week make a personal goal to be able to accomplish each day (ex: read to kids, organize closet doing a little each day, get 8 hours of sleep, etc...)

EXTRA POINTS:

(2 more ways you can earn points)

11. Daily Sunshine and fresh air for at least 20 min.

12. Early to rise
(up BEFORE 7:30am)

*you can earn up to 12 points daily

** ONE free point per area, per week.... for ex: only one day with sweets a week, only one day without exercise, one late night snack per week.... or just have one whole day free per week.

The Best You ♥ One Good Choice at a Time