January 2012 Challenge

Change Challenge

Making the world a healthier place one peep at a time

January ‘12

What is the challenge? A community of people come together to support each other reaching change goals. Everyone sets one overall "stretch" goal. The goal has to be hard yet achievable within 2 months. If the goal is something you are already doing, no worries, just take it to the next level. The overall goal then needs to be broken down into realistic and achievable weekly goals. This can be as simple as one weekly goal or several – try to keep it under 3. Setting goals Having done this multiple times now, the biggest mistake people tend to make is to set too aggressive goals and then fail to achieve them. Going big is great, however, if you choose something a little more modest, you are more likely to achieve it. A smaller more sustainable goal will likely have a longer positive impact, then the big dream goal that you may have wanted to achieve for a long time. Think S.M.A.R.T. goals (S = Specific, M = Measurable, A = Attainable, R = Realistic, T = Timely). Reaching one larger goal requires smaller weekly steps. For example: My overall goal is to lose 15 lbs. in 2 months, to accomplish this I will set a weekly goal of going to the gym 3 times a week. Test our your weekly goal using the one week trial. Set your goal, report in and see if your weekly goal/s is realistic. If you need to, following the trial week you can adjust your goal/s. From that point on it is set. What do you need to do to join? Pay $50 (Cash, Check or PayPal - david_callen@yahoo.com) Set your goals in a shared (viewable by all) excel document by clicking here (by January 16th) How to play? Complete your goals each week by Sunday at 11:59pm. Report your results within 24 hours of Sunday at 11:59pm (Report by Monday @ 11:59 pm). Feel free to update the document prior by Clicking here to report Gain points as you go and earn your money back. Reporting On a weekly basis report in. For simply reporting in, you gain points. If you reach your weekly goal you earn more. (3 points max – 1 for reporting in on time, 2 for reaching your goal/s - note if you set multiple weekly goals, you only get 2 points for completing all weekly goals). 1 Point = $2.50 Measurement Figure out a way to measure your goals. To minimize variables use a consistent measurement system throughout the contest (the same scale, journal to log things, etc.). Points Reporting in on time: 1 (total points possible: 8) Weekly goal: 2 (total points possible: 16) Overall goal: 6 Total Possible points: 30 (top point gainers win the remaining money in the pot) Amount needed to earn back your money: 20 points Success Over time as you reach your goals you win back your $50. Whatever money is left from those who did not fully reach their goals gets dived up amongst the two highest results. What is Everything else I need to know? Virtual Everything in this challenge is done virtually. You can join from anywhere in the world as long as you report in by 11:59 pm (PST). Honesty Since there is no one regulating your measurement toward your goal, we are all trusting that you are keeping your word. Unexpected Occasionally the unexpected happens. Someone gets injured or sick and cannot move forward with their goals. If that happens, let us know and the full amount can be refunded. Inevitably vacation/travel/work will make it challenging to reach your goals and/or report. I ask you to please consider this when you commit to joining and set realistic goals/expectations of yourself. Examples of past goals Gain weight for a healthy pregnancy Lose weight Drink more water (x# of cups a day) Run a race Do 26 pull ups Yoga Meditation Complete a race Be more mindful and aware - Meditate for 10 minutes everyday Anyone can join - Spread the word and contact me at davidcallen@gmail.com to join Friends, family, significant others, partners, spouses, clients, etc. Blog - http://healthfitnesschallenge.blogspot.com/

New Years Resolutions Article

http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/nutrition/2011-Health-and-Fitness-Report.html

Where to begin?

A man decided that he would change the world.
But, he wasn’t successful.
So he decided to change the country.
But, he wasn’t successful.
So he decided to change his community.
But, he wasn’t successful.
So he decided to change his street.
But, be wasn’t successful.
So he decided to change his family.
But, he wasn’t successful.
So he decided to change himself.
AND HE WAS SUCCESSFUL.
AND HIS FAMILY CHANGED AND THEY AFFECTED THEIR STREET.
AND THE PEOPLE ON THE STREET AFFECTED THEIR COMMUNITY.
AND THE PEOPLE OF THE COMMUNITY AFFECTED THEIR COUNTRY.
AND THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTRY AFFECTED THE WORLD.