* JOIN AUGUST CHALLENGE .. DETAILS *

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* JOIN AUGUST CHALLENGE .. DETAILS *
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Sat, 08-01-2009 - 12:03am
 
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A little Consideration, a little Thought for Others, makes all the difference.
Winnie the Pooh
Pooh's Little Instruction Book



August is all about Attitude & Gratitude.
When a friend walks up to you and says how hard something is,
do you immediately look at their failures?

Do you tell them how dumb/unmotivated/undisciplined they are?
Or do you give them encouragement?
If you are like me you would never treat your friends the way you treat yourself.
So the challenge for August is to treat yourself like you treat your friends.
Show yourself some kindness,
Be appreciative of what you have been given.

 

 

The challenge will have four parts  ~

 



  • Exercise .. post your steps and/or minutes of exercise.


  • Healthy Diet & Portion Control?  .. No point in making healthy choices & forgetting portion control!


  • Water .. drink 'til you float!


  • *Just for you* .. at the beginning of each week in August pick something you need to work on for a fitter, healthier and happier you. 
    Examples:   your posture, taking *me* time, thinking more positively about your life and working on improving things you have the power to improve.  
    Don't forget to focus on motivation too .. that is also for *YOU*
    You could also choose to keep working on those things you have already committed to in for July ..  

Bonus:    For August the bonus is for saying something positive to yourself or for giving thanks for a gift you have been given.




 As usual post your results in the *Daily Exercise & More Discussion* in the *Exercise Goals & More* Folder.    You can reward yourself with a  *yahoo*     FinalAugyahoo.gif picture by Fitness-Health   or a *boo hoo* Augboohoofinal.gif picture by Fitness-Health depending on how you do.  
Good Luck  :) 


 

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Challenge graphic here now too :)




Edited 8/1/2009 6:29 pm ET by cl-ivhhugs
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Sun, 08-02-2009 - 12:07am
I love it when I feel I can accomplish the challenge & this is just fantastic...
It sure is an awesome feeling Mandy,
Bring it on & here we go :)
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Sun, 08-02-2009 - 12:08am
So that means you'll be joining us right Caroline ?
Hope so anyways ..
Here's the challenge graphic if you need it :)





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Sun, 08-02-2009 - 12:09am
Oh so happy to see you barb,
YaY on loving our characters this month
Congratulations on having lost those 5 pounds, you rock!
So happy you'll be joining us ...
Look forward to seeing you here more often hopefully :)

Here's this month challenge graphic ..


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Sun, 08-02-2009 - 12:12am
thank you - i'll snag one in a minute



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Sun, 08-02-2009 - 6:07am
Awesome challenge Hugs!
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Sun, 08-02-2009 - 9:09am
Sounds good Caroline,
Will look for it soon then :)

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Sun, 08-02-2009 - 11:28am
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Sun, 08-02-2009 - 3:29pm
So happy to hear this Julie,
Glad you will be joining us :)

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Sun, 08-02-2009 - 3:30pm
Looks just darling & perfect Caroline :)

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Sun, 08-02-2009 - 7:26pm

Okay Hugs! I said I'd try so here I am for August. I've been reading through all replies and everyone sounds so positive and happy. I sure have missed this comraderie! Your challenge sounds like this is just the right time to get serious about losing this excess weight.

Bev