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OUR FALL CHALLENGE!!!!!
Traditionally, autumn has been the time of harvest, the season for gathering up the fruits of our labor and preserving them to see us through the long, cold winter ahead. Autumn since time immemorial has been a time of focused industry and of preparation, and our very survival as a species has depended on this.
In ancient cultures, the New Year began with the autumn equinox. I can see the sense in this. And I can see the wisdom in taking advantage of the fresh resolve that seems to be genetically imprinted into our very DNA this time of year, and using it to our advantage.
I present to you, then, our first FALL CHALLENGE.
I would like for you to think of a healthy behavior that you want to focus on this season, and pledge to turn that behavior into a habit. For some of you, it may be getting eight hours of sleep a night. For others, it may be not snacking after 7pm. Some of you may need help getting in all the water you need to drink a day. Some of you may want to cut out sugary snacks or soda. Others may want to learn to run. This part of the challenge is intensely personal. We all know, deep inside, what we need to work on. So, make it a goal. Declare it. Make it public. And triple your chances for coming out on top.
Every day that you master your challenge will net you a point. You’ll record your habit points at the end of every week.
Next, decide what you want to weigh on the first day of winter, and pledge your weight loss goal to the rest of the group. Please bear in mind, while you’re deciding what you intend to accomplish, that any loss in excess of two pounds a week is neither healthy nor realistic.
For every week that you lose weight or maintain, you will be awarded five points. Thirty bonus points will be awarded to those who meet their goal by the end of the challenge, without having exceeded an average of two and a half pounds a week. (The wiggle room is being provided because of the likelihood of losing water weight in the beginning. I am factoring that in.)
Finally, pledge your weekly fitness minutes. And any fitness activity counts, from brisk walking to bicycling to the treadmill and elliptical to working out on the weight machines or dancing to your oldies.
Ten points will be awarded every week you meet your fitness goals, provided that you engage in some sort of fitness activity on at least three different occasions during the week.
I will be creating a spreadsheet on Google Documents where we can keep track of our progress. If you don’t have a gmail account already, create one, and IM me with the address, so that I can give you access to the spreadsheet.
And, if anyone is comfortable adding the sum function to spreadsheets, I could use some help with that part of it!
In ancient cultures, the New Year began with the autumn equinox. I can see the sense in this. And I can see the wisdom in taking advantage of the fresh resolve that seems to be genetically imprinted into our very DNA this time of year, and using it to our advantage.
I present to you, then, our first FALL CHALLENGE.
I would like for you to think of a healthy behavior that you want to focus on this season, and pledge to turn that behavior into a habit. For some of you, it may be getting eight hours of sleep a night. For others, it may be not snacking after 7pm. Some of you may need help getting in all the water you need to drink a day. Some of you may want to cut out sugary snacks or soda. Others may want to learn to run. This part of the challenge is intensely personal. We all know, deep inside, what we need to work on. So, make it a goal. Declare it. Make it public. And triple your chances for coming out on top.
Every day that you master your challenge will net you a point. You’ll record your habit points at the end of every week.
Next, decide what you want to weigh on the first day of winter, and pledge your weight loss goal to the rest of the group. Please bear in mind, while you’re deciding what you intend to accomplish, that any loss in excess of two pounds a week is neither healthy nor realistic.
For every week that you lose weight or maintain, you will be awarded five points. Thirty bonus points will be awarded to those who meet their goal by the end of the challenge, without having exceeded an average of two and a half pounds a week. (The wiggle room is being provided because of the likelihood of losing water weight in the beginning. I am factoring that in.)
Finally, pledge your weekly fitness minutes. And any fitness activity counts, from brisk walking to bicycling to the treadmill and elliptical to working out on the weight machines or dancing to your oldies.
Ten points will be awarded every week you meet your fitness goals, provided that you engage in some sort of fitness activity on at least three different occasions during the week.
I will be creating a spreadsheet on Google Documents where we can keep track of our progress. If you don’t have a gmail account already, create one, and IM me with the address, so that I can give you access to the spreadsheet.
And, if anyone is comfortable adding the sum function to spreadsheets, I could use some help with that part of it!
Good Morning Friends
Good morning, well I retrieved my cell phone last night and was back in time to fix supper while watching the NFL game. Aren't I spoiled, having a T-V in my kitchen. Looks like we are going to have a sunny day today; probably be hot and humid after the rain yesterday. My grandaughter should be able to have her softball game today after the first 2 were rained out. Getting ready to go to work, will drive down a different street today so I can watch along the curbs. Will tell you about my latest curbside find in my next posting. Love ya, Virginia
NC OBX SKIT
There is still room in the house for 4 more people to enjoy an inexpensive trip to the Outer Banks October 19-26! If you want to see the house we'll be staying in, go to www.beachsurf.com; Scroll down to see the realtor listings and click on Beach Realty & Construction
In the menu bar, click on Vacation Search
In the first paragraph, click on the highlighted text that reads: Alphabetical listing of Outer Banks Rentals
Click on letter “B” then look for Belle of the South and click on that.
Please PM me by 9/14 if you are interested in coming for whole week or just a few days.
We look forward to meeting you!
In the menu bar, click on Vacation Search
In the first paragraph, click on the highlighted text that reads: Alphabetical listing of Outer Banks Rentals
Click on letter “B” then look for Belle of the South and click on that.
Please PM me by 9/14 if you are interested in coming for whole week or just a few days.
We look forward to meeting you!
Sound Issue
A member in another group is experiencing problems with the sound on his computer. He can play CDs and the volume is fine. The problem seems to be with playing videos on YouTube. He has the volume as far as it will go, but he can't hear it.
Any suggestions?
He uses Firefox for a browser, but even with Internet Explorer he can't hear the videos.
Could this be a problem with Flashplayer or Windows Media Player?
I don't want to suggest something that might cause him more problems.
Any suggestions?
He uses Firefox for a browser, but even with Internet Explorer he can't hear the videos.
Could this be a problem with Flashplayer or Windows Media Player?
I don't want to suggest something that might cause him more problems.
are you still walking?
I havn't saw a post here in a while and wondering if everybody is still doing their walking?
Ethnics In Favor of Republicans???
Last night we saw a number of Latin’s getting all emotional at the Republican Convention and it struck both of us that these people must be in some sort of haze or they are Merchants. How could any Latin, Hispanic, Black or any other Ethnic group back Republicans???
It is virtually written in stone that the Republicans only interest are the Rich and Big, Mega Businesses!!! And let us not forget the bed they share with OIL!!! The only reason they would even look at an ethnic is for a vote!!! After that Good Bye!! Like a one night stand!!! As I would put it “ Puta Politics”.
It really surprises me when its South American Latin’s that rally to the Republicans. I guess they don’t know much about their own history. It was the Iron Fisted Right Wing Republicans that has kept most of South America ( and Central as well ) in constant Puppet States and have monopolized many industries either overtly or covertly not to mention the many guerilla wars they funded, for profit of course.
We have a similar problem here on the island. Islanders voting Republican! What do they think, that the Republicans will let them control the island?
I tell you, a lot of people are in REAL BAD NEED of history classes! And if you want a present day example they are ready to send billions to Georgia ( the break away Russian state NOT Georgia in the U.S. ) when there are hundreds of thousands that are in need right here in the states, this very moment!
Hunterseeker
It is virtually written in stone that the Republicans only interest are the Rich and Big, Mega Businesses!!! And let us not forget the bed they share with OIL!!! The only reason they would even look at an ethnic is for a vote!!! After that Good Bye!! Like a one night stand!!! As I would put it “ Puta Politics”.
It really surprises me when its South American Latin’s that rally to the Republicans. I guess they don’t know much about their own history. It was the Iron Fisted Right Wing Republicans that has kept most of South America ( and Central as well ) in constant Puppet States and have monopolized many industries either overtly or covertly not to mention the many guerilla wars they funded, for profit of course.
We have a similar problem here on the island. Islanders voting Republican! What do they think, that the Republicans will let them control the island?
I tell you, a lot of people are in REAL BAD NEED of history classes! And if you want a present day example they are ready to send billions to Georgia ( the break away Russian state NOT Georgia in the U.S. ) when there are hundreds of thousands that are in need right here in the states, this very moment!
Hunterseeker
NC OBX SKIT
There is still room in the house for 4 more people to enjoy an inexpensive trip to the Outer Banks October 19-26! If you want to see the house we'll be staying in, go to www.beachsurf.com; Scroll down to see the realtor listings and click on Beach Realty & Construction
In the menu bar, click on Vacation Search
In the first paragraph, click on the highlighted text that reads: Alphabetical listing of Outer Banks Rentals
Click on letter “B” then look for Belle of the South and click on that.
Please PM me by 9/14 if you are interested in coming for whole week or just a few days.
We look forward to meeting you!
In the menu bar, click on Vacation Search
In the first paragraph, click on the highlighted text that reads: Alphabetical listing of Outer Banks Rentals
Click on letter “B” then look for Belle of the South and click on that.
Please PM me by 9/14 if you are interested in coming for whole week or just a few days.
We look forward to meeting you!
Good morning Amigos!!
As my daughter was going to work I told her man I am glad today is Friday and she looks at me like ummmm mom you been home for two weeks and I was like ohhhhh yea. She tells me maybe you are glad it's Friday for me and I was like yeaa yeaa that's it...lol Well folks I got 17 days left here in Puerto Rico before I fly fly away to home sweet home Austin, Tx. Many things I am looking forward and one of them is dancing with my raza to tejano music. Orale!!
