Ok, so I have given up…..
Sometimes it happens. What you want to have happen, just isn’t happening. However, in this instance, it may not be so disappointing, LOL.
What I have NOT given up on is my health journey, and NOT YOURS either!! It’s just that I have realized that my website is not getting its update. 🙁
In light of that, and my determination to get back on track, for myself and YOU, I plan to work around that little obstacle…..for now. 😉
I really want to get back to some challenges! I have several ideas but have landed on one to get us started! It is actually based on what I have been doing on my own. I have been exploring new exercises and work out combinations, cardio ideas for those who get bored with it, or don’t have the resources for cardio at home, as well as some much needed stretching.
So— to start back up on this, I am giving you a short, simple, straight-forward challenge—-
February’s Love Your Body Challenge
Here are the guidelines:
1. Keep track on a calendar or in an app (your choice) –you will need to be able to show (sharable proof) that you have completed the challenge. Don’t worry, you can choose to share it privately. 🙂
2. You will choose one ‘work out’ to work on for the first two weeks of February. You can choose ANY work out! It can be full body, it can be muscle group specific, it can be a list or video. You can use a list from our Bff files (in the private group) or find one out in cyberspace. In the middle of the month, you will choose to either continue with that work out (which can show great visible results) OR you will choose a different one and finish out the month.
3. The ‘recommendation’ is that the work out you choose, either alone, or in combination with other exercise or cardio, allows you to spend at least 30 min. 5x per week, or 150+ min./week, moving your body, getting your heart rate up and a little sweat (or ‘glow’) going. In other words, when you track, it will be the total minutes, NOT the number of days per week. Everyone has a different schedule, and the important thing is to make it fit YOUR life-it’s the only way to develop a true pattern of behavior and a true change in your health. You can do two work outs in one day if you’d like (or need to)!
4. Additionally, you will choose one nutrition goal to work on for at least the first two weeks, if not the entire month of February. (BFF Clients, do not choose a goal you have already smashed, challenge yourself!) If you need suggestions, here are a few good ones: Increase water intake, increase veggie servings/day, decrease portion sizes, meal prep weekly or daily, change your snack habits, get more sleep, eat fewer processed foods.
5. You will be accountable to me (to the group, if you so choose) by sharing at the beginning of Feb.:
a. Your work out list/video
b. Your cardio resource
c. Your nutrition goal
6. At the end of February you will share the calendar, or other method you used, to track your exercise minutes.
7. EVERYONE who participates (meaning, tracks and turns in proof) will be part of the drawing at the end of the month! The drawing is worth $50+ !!
Tips for those who get ‘bored’ easily:
-Repetition builds muscle memory and strength, both very important to your progress and health
-Repetition often results in very visible results, and definitely results in an increase in the strength of the muscles you are working!
-Repetition can often support your commitment, you know what you need to do, how to do it, so no time wasted in trying to figure it out
-Repetition allows you to perfect your form and builds confidence in your abilities
Let’s get to it!! Grab a calendar, piece of paper, app, or whatever else suits you. Write down the goal you want to work on, pick the muscle group or type of work out you want to focus on, and start planning your (weekend and) next week to allow for success! Fail to plan, plan to fail my Friends!!
Remember, make these commitments/promises and keep them to yourself, just like you would a boss, co-worker, family member. Think of how hard it is to break promises to others and how easily we break the promises we make to ourselves sometimes. DON’T do that!! Appropriate attention to yourself allows you to be the best version of yourself, which results in a better you for everyone else!!
You may not love everything about your body right now, but caring for it, paying attention to what it needs will lead you to appreciate what it DOES do for you, every day! So, Love Your Body this month!
Have fun, make good choices and ~
Be well,
Your BFF, Suzy Fournier Howard
PS yes, I will be sharing, too-I have a great Leg workout I am focusing on first. I am also tracking my processed food, and limiting it each day.
PPS.Yes, you can still invite others to join here!
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