June Jumpstart!: A little more aware everyday

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

A little more aware everyday

I have found that over the last month I have been so much more aware of movement in my life. I have started running more of my own errands around the house instead of sending the kids. I figure that if I run up stairs I am that much better off instead of thinking "I am too tired I will send one of the kids." Also when the baby wants me to pick him up i am doing it more often. I am lifting the kids and feeling stronger instead of more tired. Who knew that life could feel so good? The more I do for myself the better I feel and the less guilt I carry. I have also been more generous with my kids. If they ask me for a bite of a treat or want me to share my dinner I do. Instead of eating it all by myself. Thank goodness for this competition, and I thought when I started that it was just for me. But it has made my life better with my family.

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MandyDecember 5, 2012 at 2:06 PM
What a great discovery, I'm so glad you shared that with all of us.
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heather_herrickDecember 6, 2012 at 4:45 AM
That is awesome. Thank you for being aware and for sharing! I had a similar moment at the park just yesterday. Emily and I had just sat down to visit when Stella asked, "Mom can you bring Jud up here so I can go down the slide with him?" I paused for a minute thinking how I'd rather just sit and visit, but then I said, "Sure." Jumped up, grabbed Juddy, climbed to the top of the slide realizing my level of fitness is helping me be more engaged with my kids. I also took Cole and our new dog on a 20 min walk/run after an hour long workout. I always think, "What the heck? I'll burn a few more calories!"
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How to Earn Points!

Log your food and/or calorie intake at least 5 days a week. 25 points. All or nothing.
Drink at least 64 oz. of water a day. One point a day if accomplished. 1-7 points.
Daily Exercise. Up to 5 points a day, 6x a week. 1-30 points per week. (20 min=1 pt., 25 min=1.5 pt., 30 min=2 pts., 35 min=2.5 pts., 40 min=3 pts., 45 min=3.5 pts., 50 min=4 pts., 55 min=4.5 pts., 60 min=5 pts.)
Sleep at least 7 hours a night. 1 point a night if accomplished. 1-7 points per week.
Group Weekly goal. 10 points. 5 out of 7 days. All or nothing.
Personal Weekly goal. 1-5 points per week .
Weekly Weigh & Measure In. Weigh & measure every Friday & keep a record. 5 points per week.
TOTAL POSSIBLE each week=89
Weight & Inches Lost points. ?? At the end of the competition you will receive 10 points per percentage of weight and inches lost. Added to your total at the final weigh in.
Maintenance Points. 10 points per week. If you reach your goal weight, you'll receive 10 pts. each week for maintaining within 3 pounds. Added at end of competition.