Oh Yea Baby! Fit and Fabulous!

The challenge last year really helped Jake and I eat healthier, exercise more regularly, and have better sleep habits. I wish we had asked about pounds lost, but a look around at those who participated and it was easy to see that people were slimmer and more vibrantly healthy. So, are you game?


Here's how it works (just slightly different from last year):

Reporting will be on a shared Google spreadsheet.
You must enter your own numbers by 8 am Monday morning.

Each week you can earn up to 27 points for healthy choices:

* Healthy Food: 1 point each day if you don't eat any junk food or treats. You need to write down somewhere what you will or will not do. Does healthy eating mean no white flour? Does it mean no hamburgers? Again, it doesn't mean that you will never have an unhealthy food, it just means that you don't earn your point that day. If you eat more than a palm-sized serving over the day, then not only you don't get the point, but you have to take another point off.
* Enough Sleep: 1 point each day if you get 7 or more hours of sleep. I need more than that, but this is just what the minimum to earn the point is.
* Exercise: 1 point UP TO FIVE DAYS A WEEK for your choice of vigorous exercise for at least 30 minutes--walking fast is OK (The woman who won my sister-in-law's challenge did a marathon--BRING IT ON!) Sundays are excluded--instead give yourself a point this day for posting your points on the Google Spreadsheet before Monday at 8AM EST).
* Personal Goal: 1 point a day for working towards the goal of your choice. Goals are always more successful when you have to report to someone. You don't have to tell us what your goal is, but before we begin, you need to write it down so it is really clear to you what needs to happen for you to succeed or not earn that point that day.
* One Point each week for reporting your score by Monday at 8 am.

You get THREE FREE points that you can use to "forgive" mistakes.

It is an honor system, so don't sign up if you are going to be lame and fudge on your points. If you eat the treat, then enjoy it and do better tomorrow, but don't give yourself points like you didn't. Don't be lame.


The Prizes are portions of the total $ taken in:

First Prize: 40%

Second Prize: 20%

Third Prize: 10%

In the event of a two-way tie, the first and second prize money would be divided between the two winners. In the event of a three or more tie, all the above prize money would be divided by those who are tied.

I will add a *perfect points* prize for all those with more than 336 points at the end: all people who have *perfect points* will receive a $20 credit towards my photographic services.

(No cash value. Can be use towards a session or to have me edit (enhance color or creative processing etc) and print one of your images using my professional labs.)

Percentage of weight lost (men's division): 13%

Percentage of weight lost (women's division): 13%

(Don't worry, we'll give you a simple formula to figure it out)

(4% will cover administrative fees)



How to Get Started:

The 12 Weeks start Monday, September 20th and ends Sunday, December 11. Write out your healthy food guidelines and your personal goal outline. Go ahead and start keeping track of points if you intend on joining, but I have to have your $20 check by September 25. I will then add you as an author to the page. (If you need help with this, then I can help) No refunds.

Invite your friends...the more people, the larger the prizes!

Honestly, if this is what you've been waiting for the support and motivation to make some positive changes, then write the check today and send it to Michelle Wasden 25 Manor Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540.

Let the change begin!