Debbie Bowman! Way to go! I'll get your $5 in the mail. It's a new week! Get your 50 points to get a chance at next Tuesday's drawing!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Why 30 minutes of exercise?
We all have had it pounded in our heads that exercise is good for us. But do you know just how good? In addition to strong muscles and an efficient heart, it helps us fight off disease, stimulates the brain and helps us live longer. Here's what the Mayo Clinic says:
7 Reasons to Exercise:
No. 1: Exercise controls weight
Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. You don't need to set aside large chunks of time for exercise to reap weight-loss benefits.
No. 2: Exercise combats health conditions and diseases
Worried about heart disease? Hoping to prevent high blood pressure? In fact, regular physical activity can help you prevent or manage a wide range of health problems and concerns, including stroke, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, depression, certain types of cancer, arthritis and falls.
No. 3: Exercise improves mood
Need an emotional lift? Or need to blow off some steam after a stressful day? A workout at the gym or a brisk 30-minute walk can help. Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed.
No. 4: Exercise boosts energy
Winded by grocery shopping or household chores? Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your endurance.
No. 5: Exercise promotes better sleep
Struggling to fall asleep? Or to stay asleep? Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. Just don't exercise too close to bedtime, or you may be too energized to fall asleep.
No. 6: Exercise puts the spark back into your sex life
Do you feel too tired or too out of shape to enjoy physical intimacy? Regular physical activity can leave you feeling energized and looking better, which may have a positive effect on your sex life.
No. 7: Exercise can be fun
Exercise and physical activity can be a fun way to spend some time. It gives you a chance to unwind, enjoy the outdoors or simply engage in activities that make you happy. Physical activity can also help you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting.
The bottom line on exercise
Exercise and physical activity are a great way to feel better, gain health benefits and have fun. As a general goal, aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. If you want to lose weight or meet specific fitness goals, you may need to exercise more.
(Excerpts from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/HQ01676)
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
And the winner of this week's prize is...
Raegan!! I'll get your prize in the mail!
Remember that everyone can try again next week. Everyone who gets 50+ points next week will have a chance to win. It's a new week and we can all start again! Keep up the good work!
Remember that everyone can try again next week. Everyone who gets 50+ points next week will have a chance to win. It's a new week and we can all start again! Keep up the good work!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Report your points!
Today's the day to report your points! Don't forget to click on the link in the upper left and record your points next to your name under Week 1. Keep up the good work!
Friday, January 13, 2012
A review of how the $$$ works:
This is how the money will work for this competition. There are three ways to earn it:
1- $5 from everyone is going into a pot for the end. This pot will be split among everyone who gets 50+ points per week EVERY week. Remember you have 6 freebies to use each week. So if you get your 50 points per week, then you are guaranteed at least $5.
2- From the remaining $5 per person, I will be doing a weekly drawing. Each week on Tuesday I will put the names in of everyone who got 50 or more points that week and draw a winner. That winner will get a beautiful $5 bill in the mail. Even if you miss getting full points one week and aren't in the running for the pot (see #1), you can still try each week to get this prize. There will be eight prizes, one per week.
3- Since we have more than eight competitors (and will only need eight $5 prizes), we will have some money for a SuperStar prize at the end. This goes to whoever accumulates the most points over the eight week competition. This is where it counts to NOT use your freebies!
When you report your points on Monday, just subtract how many freebies you used from 56. So if you only use 3 freebies in the week, fill in "53" next to your name under Week 1.
Week 1 is the hardest, when you are getting used to new routines and trying to remember everything. Keep up the good work! It gets easier!!
1- $5 from everyone is going into a pot for the end. This pot will be split among everyone who gets 50+ points per week EVERY week. Remember you have 6 freebies to use each week. So if you get your 50 points per week, then you are guaranteed at least $5.
2- From the remaining $5 per person, I will be doing a weekly drawing. Each week on Tuesday I will put the names in of everyone who got 50 or more points that week and draw a winner. That winner will get a beautiful $5 bill in the mail. Even if you miss getting full points one week and aren't in the running for the pot (see #1), you can still try each week to get this prize. There will be eight prizes, one per week.
3- Since we have more than eight competitors (and will only need eight $5 prizes), we will have some money for a SuperStar prize at the end. This goes to whoever accumulates the most points over the eight week competition. This is where it counts to NOT use your freebies!
When you report your points on Monday, just subtract how many freebies you used from 56. So if you only use 3 freebies in the week, fill in "53" next to your name under Week 1.
Week 1 is the hardest, when you are getting used to new routines and trying to remember everything. Keep up the good work! It gets easier!!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
We start today!!
Are you ready? Get on your game face! It's time to get our healthy habits started!
Feel free to download the chart to the left and hang it up. On your fridge. :-)
Get out some floss and put it next to your toothbrush. Figure out how many ounces fit in the cup you use to brush your teeth and get a plan to drink your water throughout the day.
If you haven't paid yet, you can swing by my house and put it in the envelope on my door (I'll be in and out today).
I'll send out an email on Mondays with the link to the spreadsheet so you can report your points. You can always find the link here, in the upper left. Let me know if you have any questions about the points.
Feel free to download the chart to the left and hang it up. On your fridge. :-)
Get out some floss and put it next to your toothbrush. Figure out how many ounces fit in the cup you use to brush your teeth and get a plan to drink your water throughout the day.
If you haven't paid yet, you can swing by my house and put it in the envelope on my door (I'll be in and out today).
I'll send out an email on Mondays with the link to the spreadsheet so you can report your points. You can always find the link here, in the upper left. Let me know if you have any questions about the points.
We are all in this together! Let's go!!
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