Welcome Myndie!

An old friend of mine from San Antonio saw our challenge on my blog and asked to join. So everyone welcome Myndie (Powell) Krause! Yea!
Myndie asked me if there was any way she could count inches instead of pounds. I was wondering what you guys thought about that. I wanted to make things like this a group decision since we're all in on it.

To Team or Not To Team

OK, Steve and I were talking about the challenge last night and he thinks it's not fair to split into teams, but it should be individual against individual - that way we won't have anyone holding our progress back. What do you guys think? Should we just keep it individuals talleying points, or split into teams if/when we get an even number?
I think I'm leaning towards Steve's thoughts on it..

Also, I was thinking that since Sandra missed the first day of this, Kara, you and I should average out our points to give to her to help her catch up. That way it's more fair. I had 8 points the first day, what were yours?
Thanks! :)

By the Way, if You Have Any Great Tips, Add Them Here

Once you join "The Challenge," I'll add you on as an administrator on this blog, that way you can post your points as they happen as well as post any helpful advice you may have or vent if you need to. :) I have a few things I want to post when I get a real minute to sit down. I would love for this blog to be a great resource for all of us (even if we are competing..). :)

Welcome Sandra!!

My friend Sandra has agreed to join in on our challenge - YEA! I (Julie) already claim her on my team whenever we get a 4th (until then, she'll be Team Sandra). Sandra is a true bum-kicker when it comes to working out and losing weight - she was my total inspiration the last time I lost a lot of weight. :)

It's going to be great to have you on, Sandra - you'll really motivate us to stay on our toes! :)

Let the Challenge Begin!

I set out to find some friends to join me for a fitness challenge - an idea that was not originally my own, but tweaked to my own needs/challenges/vices. The response was overwhelming - one whole person - probably the best friend that I have, Kara. So, for now, it's me and Kara, but the door is still open and we would love to have Team Julie and Team Kara trying to kick each others' bums! So, if you're interested in joining, let us know - there's plenty of room on board!

Here's the gist of the challenge that we're doing. Points are calculated accordingly below and whoever has the most points by June 19th (the last day of spring - this is the Spring Challenge, but I'm determined to keep this up until I'm where I should be) wins a gift card to Bath & Body Works (*note - the non-winners will be purchasing the gift card.

30 minutes of cardio = 1 point
20 minutes of toning = 1 point
5 minutes additional workout time = .5 point/5 minutes
5 servings of fruits and/or vegetables = 1 point
Eat Breakfast = 1 point
No Soda = 1 point
7 hours of sleep = 1 point
Take a multivitamin = 1 point
Drink 64 oz of water = 1 point
Stop eating at 7:30 p.m. = 1 point
No Sugar = 1 point
3 servings of dairy = 1 point
No fried food = 1 point
Eat only when hungry = 1 point
30 minutes of scripture study (to help us be spiritually fit) = 1 point
At the end of each week 2 points will be awarded for each pound lost

Sundays are off - no points, no worries. :)