Here We Go Again!

Our 2012 Challengers Are:

Julie Whitaker
Brian Whitaker
Kristine Broadbent
Shauna Hunt
Nikki Broderick
Angie Johnson
Pam Collier
Mickelle Collier
Terra Gubler
James Wilson
Jen Wilson

The Challenge starts March 5th and runs for 8 weeks until April 29th.

Healthy Challenge Here’s how it works: *All contestants will need to donate $20 to the pot to be involved. Winner takes all the money – unless we have a tie and then we will split it. (Good incentive, huh?) *There are 10 points to be earned each day. Here is a breakdown of the points: No Sugar (detailed explanation below**)– 1 point No Unhealthy Snacks – 1 point Healthy and Correctly Portioned Breakfast – 1 point Healthy and Correctly Portioned Lunch – 1 point Healthy and Correctly Portioned Dinner – 1 point Take Multi-Vitamin – 1 point No Food After 8:30 p.m. – 1 point Exercise 45 minutes – 2 points Drink 64 oz. Of Water Total = 10 points daily *The total you can earn in a week is 60 points. All points are to be emailed to Jen every Sunday (wilsonfam_28@yahoo.com) and they will be passed on for the group to see on Monday. For every day after Sunday that you send in your points, you will lose a point. So, make sure you email them over on Sunday! FREE DAY: Each week, you can pick the day of the week that will be your “free day.” You do not have to keep track of any points for that day. :) It will be wise to plan ahead so that you can participate in the family parties, date night, or whatever you choose for the week. CLARIFICATION: 1. FREE DAY Questions and Concern was expressed about the "FREE DAY." Many of us would prefer not to exercise on Sunday but would like to have the opportunity to take a day off from the other rules on a day other than Sunday. We have decided to alter the rule. :) YOU MAY TAKE A "FREE DAY" FROM RECORDING YOUR FOOD/WATER POINTS THAT IS DIFFERENT FROM YOUR EXERCISE FREE DAY. For example, I would like to celebrate my anniversary on a Friday. I will not worry about recording my points regarding food and water but I will still exercise my 45+ minutes. Then on Sunday, I will record my food/water points and not exercise. (I hope that makes sense!) 2. I have had many questions regarding the rules. Some of the rules are pretty general (ie, Healthy & Correctly Portioned Meals or No Unhealthy Snacks). This will be up to you. I am not going to tell you what to eat and what not to eat. Some of us have different goals so we may be more strict than others. Just be aware and know that you are on your honor when you interpret these rules. :) You will also have 8 bonus points that can be used throughout the competition for those days where you are really struggling (This could be everyday around 2:30 for me :). You will need to report any bonus points used during the week in your Sunday email. Any unused points will be added to your final score at the end! The competition will start March 5th and will run for 8 weeks-until April 29th. All money is due by March 5 (or at least put in the mail by that day). The money signifies your commitment. Obviously, a big factor in this competition is honesty! I have also attached a chart to help us in tracking our daily points. Hopefully, it will help us all to be successful and honest. *There are no requirements for weighing in or measuring. Although, I would recommend measuring before and after. It may be fun to see how your body changes over the 8 weeks. :) **The info below is from another group who did this that clarifies some other questions you might have. The most common question asked is for clarification on the “no sugar” rule. It’s basically this…no sweets. (It doesn’t mean no noodles, no bread, etc. because those things DO have sugar in them. However, even though it is not required, you will lose more weight by limiting the amount of carbs you eat.) So, no candy, cake, cookies, brownies, 100 calorie sweet packs, fruit juice with sugar, pop with sugar, etc. (Wow, this is going to be a challenge!!! :)