I Think I CAN! / Office Sabotage / FITT

I Think I CAN!: Get A Sponsor

1. 14 cups of water 2. Workout 3. In bed by 11pm

I created three daily goals for better health.  These goals must be SMART.  Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.  I cannot tell you how good it feels to achieve a goal you set for yourself, on a daily basis!  Each day I wake up feeling like someone is yelling "Ready, Set, Go!!"  And I love a challenge.
My goals are Mon-Fri to drink 14 cups of water a day, be in bed by 11pm, and workout.  If I accomplish one of the three, I put $1 into my goal can.  If I accomplish all three, I put $2 into the can.  At a possible $10 a week, I could have about $470 by the end of the year.
Light bulbs are flashing in my head.  While having to explain why I have a can full of dollars bills may be awkward, I'm going to ask some loved ones to sponsor my efforts by matching or contributing to my earnings in December.  My mom didn't laugh when I mentioned it to her so there is hope.  I see a wedding dress in my future! 


Office Sabotage: Never Ending Potlucks

Do we really need to celebrate St. Patty's day with green donuts?  Why are there Valentine's cupcakes in the break room on Feb 7th?  Every time I turn around, there are goodies on the counter.  I just want to make a b-line to the bathroom without smelling the danishes from this morning's meeting. 
We literally have a potluck about once a month.  There is no need to have a reason, we just like to eat.  I think we had a "I Know You Just Started Your Diet" potluck the other day.  I have no real issues with a celebration, and at work, you don't have time to do anything else but grab a plate and party at your desk.  I am still learning how to navigate my way through the long table of temptation, but so far it goes like this:

1. Make a healthy version of my favorite party food to bring
2. Look over the whole table first, and pick out the "safe foods" I can fill up on
3. Pick one splurge that I MUST have or I'll die (LOL)
4. Pick a non-caloric beverage so I don't waste valuable points (calories)
5. No seconds

Whatever I do, I always participate.  Nothing is worse than separating yourself from what is the normal culture in your office.   Everyone asks what's wrong and your "diet" sounds more like a punishment.  Make eating healthy a lifestyle change and you can be the life of every office party!

FITT: The President's Challenge

Although I was not an overweight child, I was by no means in the best shape I could be.  I vividly remember my gym class cheering me and a few others on as we finished our 20 minute mile.  I could not understand why those people ran that whole thing when they all had to wait till everyone was finished anyway.  I did admire those who could do it though.  

Yes, I knew exactly what that meant.  They were in great shape and I wasn't.  As far back as elementary, we had to complete these physical fitness tests to measure our Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type of exercise.  These tests consisted of situps, pushups, pull ups, sit and reach, and running/walking.  

There is actually an adult version presented by the White House and I am very interested in improving my FITTness for the first time since I finished school.  The tests are the same.  I am going to incorporate them into my daily workout routines and measure my improvements at the end of each month.  By June, I want to have improved my results by 50%.  

For more information on the test, check out this website and get moving! -http://www.adultfitnesstest.org/