Week 1
Guidelines:
Often times people, especially those that struggle with weight, can confuse being hungry for being thirsty. To help retrain your brain, drink at least an 8oz glass of water before each time you eat weather its a meal or just a snack. (adding some crystal light or lemon for flavor is ok) Also take a moment to think about what you really want before you have it so that you don't fall into the trap of grazing.
86% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Failed: 25 Apr 10 by wilkevets
"Water bottle broke 1/2 way through week - didn't drink enough water..."
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Successful: 25 Apr 10 by katpec
"was the easy part."
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Successful: 25 Apr 10 by alwaysalwayshappy
"mean daily water consumption = 2.2 lt"
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Successful: 22 Apr 10 by Ms140
"Doing good!"
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Weeks 1 to 2
Guidelines:
Eat one Activia yogurt every day to reset your system and allow your body to make the most use of what you eat.
47% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Successful: 02 May 10 by AmyCoulon
"Had it every say this week. Although I'm already a daily yogurt eater. ..."
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Successful: 01 May 10 by tglenna
"I'm really not noticing a difference with this yet. "
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Successful: 01 May 10 by smellyrichelley
"I really love the 100 calorie Yoplait thick & creamy yogurt, so I'll stick ..."
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Successful: 01 May 10 by Shna99
"Finally bought myself some Activia!"
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Weeks 1 to 6
Guidelines:
The FDA reccomends that people consume a bare mimimum of 1100 calories a day to maintain proper metabolic function. If you eat less than that your body starts to work inefficiently and you could risk serious damage to your body.
95% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Failed: 23 May 10 by katpec
"trying"
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Weeks 1 to 6
Guidelines:
Protein keeps you feeling satisfied throughout the day so your less likely to give in to temptation. Protein is also the key thing your body taps into to build muscle and burn fat so the more you get the better.
67% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Failed: 09 May 10 by alwaysalwayshappy
"It has been a very hard week ..."
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Successful: 26 Apr 10 by RosePose
"I've been having a protein fruit smoothie in the mornings and doubling ..."
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Failed: 25 Apr 10 by RightJ309
"I didn't realize I was supposed to be counting my protein. Will do this ..."
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Failed: 21 Apr 10 by nurse_kay
"Alas, my diet is still so fatty and carby. Trying again tomorrow!"
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Weeks 1 to 6
Guidelines:
The FDA reccomends for weight loss that aproximately 20% or your total calories come from fat, 30% come from protein and 50% come from carbs. Use the pie chart in the food diary to monitor your intake and adjust accordingly over the day. (ex. If your breakfast was mostly carbs like cereal or oatmeal then make your lunch high protein like a steak salad.) To pass this challenge it doesn't have to be exact as long as your ratios are within about 1-3% of the guidelines. If it does deviate slightly its best that the percentage is higher for protein and lower for fat and carbs.
32% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Failed: 26 Apr 10 by RosePose
"Mostly I've managed, but there have been a couple of days where things ..."
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Weeks 1 to 6
Guidelines:
Keep a log of everything you eat. No matter how insignificant something may seem it all adds up and factors in to how your body uses it.
89% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Successful: 27 May 10 by Ambition
"More so than not"
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Failed: 09 May 10 by alwaysalwayshappy
"It has been a very hard week ..."
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Week 2
Guidelines:
Pick one day of the week to have something you've been wanting to indulge in like that scoop of ice cream or that slice of pizza and plan your day around being able to have it and still stay within the 20/30/50 ratio
78% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Failed: 02 May 10 by OddsAgainstMe
"Tried to get my pizza fix yesterday, but threw my ratios all out of whack. ..."
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Successful: 02 May 10 by AmyCoulon
"Had a scoop of nutella, yummy. Kept an eye on ratios."
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Failed: 02 May 10 by alwaysalwayshappy
"Did not have a chance to indulge in anything"
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Successful: 01 May 10 by suefel
"pop corn at movies"
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Week 3
Guidelines:
Keep crunchy veggies handy to munch on when temptation starts to get to you. Instead of reaching for that candy bar between meals grab some carrot sticks, celery, or any other crunchy vegetable you like and munch until the craving subsides.
71% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Failed: 09 May 10 by alwaysalwayshappy
"It has been a very hard week ..."
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Successful: 07 May 10 by tglenna
"I didn't crunch on veggies, but I didn't snack between meals on junk e ..."
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Successful: 06 May 10 by katpec
"Love carrot and celery trying to eat instead of a fiber one bar."
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Weeks 3 to 4
Guidelines:
Do something active for at least 30minutes a day. Weather its jogging, walking, gardening, dancing, playing a sport. Whatever it is spend at least 30min total for that day. You can even split it between activities across the day. ex. 10 min walk in the morning, 20min of dancing in the evening.
66% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Failed: 15 May 10 by tglenna
"Was active most days, but not all."
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Successful: 14 May 10 by kay2906
"I was in my allotment for 6 hours on Sunday but didn't manage to go after ..."
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Week 4
Guidelines:
Pick two days of the week to have something you've been wanting to indulge in and plan like you did before.
81% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Failed: 15 May 10 by tglenna
"Indulged way too much."
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Failed: 14 May 10 by kay2906
"I just didn't have the time to think about it"
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Successful: 10 May 10 by acm44
"ahi tuna seared-soooo gooooood"
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Successful: 10 May 10 by wilkevets
"More than 2 days..."
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Week 5
Guidelines:
For at least one meal everyday this week don't have any meat or fish. You can challenge yourself to find some really delicious vegetarian recipes like eggplant parmesian or portabella mushroom soup.
66% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Failed: 23 May 10 by AmyCoulon
"And I HATE eggs."
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Successful: 23 May 10 by tglenna
"I usually do this every day for breakfast. "
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Weeks 5 to 6
Guidelines:
Guidelines: When I check the scale, if my weight stays the same I'm happy, if my weight goes down its a bonus, and if my weight goes up its a sign that I need to get more active and reflect on my eating habits. This mini-challenge is about using your scale as a tool to track your progress and keep setbacks at a minimum. Wouldn't you rather find out that you gained 0.5lbs between yesterday and today than find out you gained 5lbs over the course of a week?
62% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Failed: 30 May 10 by ChristyF
"Not every day, but maybe every 2-3 days, too much of a mind game."
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Failed: 29 May 10 by smellyrichelley
"I'd drive myself crazy and stress myself out if I checked my weight every ..."
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Week 6
Guidelines:
Go out to eat one day this week to celebrate your progress in this challenge and plan for it so that your still in your 20/30/50 ratio. There are alot of great resaurants that have the nutritional info available online so you can plan what your going to have the night before. If your concerned about the portions being to big you can always agree to split with a friend or request that they pack half of it up before they serve it to you. If you do it the second way you get to celebrate all over again the next day at home.
71% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Failed: 30 May 10 by ChristyF
"Don't go out to eat."
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Successful: 28 May 10 by AmyCoulon
"Snow cone at my son's "Fun Day""
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Successful: 28 May 10 by tglenna
"I have eaten out several times this week and have stayed under my daily ..."
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Successful: 27 May 10 by Ambition
"More so than didn't"
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