The annual opportunity to take stock in your life, to set the wheels in motion to become the best possible version of yourself.
February Challenge - The 2016 Challenge
Your body is the armor that protects your soul. It’s a gift. It’s the only thing you own. It’s the first impression you share with the world and let's face it, life is a lot more fun when you're healthy and fit.
Great health requires two things: discipline and self-control. However, we’re constantly bombarded by messages that promote consumption and immediate gratification. It’s hard to avoid eating too much when there’s a giant portion of food sitting in front of you. It’s difficult to exercise when your schedule is already filled with other priorities. Let’s face it; it’s tough to focus on health when your environment encourages you to be unhealthy.
The Challenge is designed to fight back. It’s about feeling fit and strong and confident. However, it’s not about perfection. If you decide to take the Challenge, you commit to making great health choices most of the time. You do it because you’re worth it. You try, fail, and try again and each time you learn something new.
The goal is to help you establish habits that will enhance the quality of your life and I promise you the resulting happiness is worth the fight.
Overview of the 2016 rules:
1. Rest your digestive system for 12-16 hours every night
2. 6+ cups of fruits-veggies/day ( 6 cups=12 servings)
3. < 25 grams of sugar/day
4. 10,000 steps/day
If you want a bigger challenge, add these:
5. No sugar, no wheat, no dairy (naturally occurring sugars in fruit doesn't count. Stevia is ok)
6. 30 minutes of strength, 3 times per week
7. 1/2 your weight in ounces of water/day (in addition to other liquids)
8. 7+ hours of sleep/night (or 49 hours/week)
9. No processed food
Recruit your friends and get ready to test yourself.
To become stronger, better and happier by taking care of ourselves and inspiring others to do the same.
