Hello Everybody! It is April 1st and I am not fooling when I say that you should be starting your new healthy lifestyle today! I have received a lot of feedback from our fam, and so I would like to post some clarifications to the contest rules.
First: The contest has been extended and is officially running 3 months, April-June. After considering our options we felt this would make it extra challenging for all, therefore making it more competitive for all. Also there will be monthly winners- the person(s) with the highest monthly total of points will receive a bonus of 10 points to add to their overall total. So if you do not do well in April- try extra hard in May. Maybe you can make up some points lost by being the most competitive in May.
Next VERY IMPORTANT!!!: Everyone needs to check in weekly. The contest started today, on a Friday. So next Friday- I need everyone to post their point totals for the week. Add up how many points you scored for Friday(today), Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, and Thurs ( there are 61 pts. possible ) and LET ME KNOW BY FRIDAY!!!!! You can make a comment on this blog, or you can reply on facebook, or you can e-mail me. I will collect the scores and post them on the blog Saturday, also announcing the weekly winner(s) of 1 extra point.
THIS IS HOW WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE COMPETING. IF YOU WANT TO COMPETE, TURN IN YOUR SCORES TO ME NEXT FRIDAY!!! ALSO IF YOU START THE COMPETITION YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE FIVE DOLLARS TO THE POT. THIS WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE REUNION! IF YOU START THE COMPETITION BUT DO NOT FINISH WE WILL STILL PLAN ON YOUR CONTRIBUTION. We could not come up with a feasible way to collect the money ahead of time, so we are counting on your contributions if you started the competion.
Now other clarifications (based on questions):
1 pt. for 30 min of exercise 5 days a week: This means 5 days a week you need to exercise for 30 min. YOU CANNOT work out for an hour 1 day and make- up for a day missed.
No sugar/desserts: This is a rule to cut out sweets. Cereals, yogurts, granola bars, are all ok. Putting sugar on your Wheaties, or jam on your toast is ok. Sugar-free desserts are not. If it is something that your consider a candy/dessert it probably is. FOR EACH SERVING YOU LOSE A POINT. The first serving for a day loses you the point you would have gained if you had gone sugar-free. The second serving loses an additional point, and the third an additional. AFTER THE LOSS OF THREE POINTS: you are free to binge that day. Just remember the main reason for this competition is to promote a healthy lifestyle.
64 oz. of water means: Water. Not milk. Not juice. Not propel. Not Crystal Light. You are welcome to drink all of those things in addition to your 64 oz of water. Just get your good 'ol H2O in First!
Last note: Good Luck! I hope this post clears up any questions you may have. If not contact me. I love hearing from everyone. Also don't beat yourself! I plan on following in moderation. For instance, Easter is around the corner, and my point lost for an Easter dessert will be well worth it! I just won't be as tempted to gorge myself on all the Easter sweets ahead of time!
Happy living- Michelle nmdurst@gmail.com
Thanks Michelle for all this work. I am excited to try to improve my life. And I think this is a good thing for the family to do together. It will help promote family unity and closeness. We will have great memories through the years of this time together. Bad news already a minus point on the sweets!! I will do better tomorrow.
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