BIGGEST LOSER CHALLENGES FOR MAY

[simplemaw]

I'll start this out a day early, so you all are sure to have it when you get on board Sunday - May Day! Anyone else remember making May baskets in grade school?

SPECIAL CHALLENGES FOR MAY:

1. Last month you were to try new exercises, sports, equipments, classes, etc. This month, post on the Biggest Loser New Exercise Thread and tell us about what you did. Did you like it? Are you still doing it? What are the pros and cons of it? Maybe you'll inspire some of the rest of us to try it, too! Give yourself 20 points for posting about your new exercise.

2. Low carbing is a Way of Life, not just a diet. We're in this for the long haul, not just a quick fix. Getting bored with what we're eating is a major cause of cheating or falling off the wagon. Give yourself 10 points each for up to 2 new recipes that you try this month. It doesn't matter where the recipes come from, just that they're new to you, and that they fit into the stage and program of low carbing that you are doing. The recipe board here has some great recipes, and there are lots of low carb cookbooks out there, or maybe you'll invent something yourself. Post your recipes on the Biggest Loser New Recipes thread, and tell us what you thought of it.

3. Exercise is important, but so is just plain moving more. And it's spring! So this month, get out there and do something you wouldn't otherwise be doing. Go for a walk in the park, and take time to enjoy the flowers. Play catch with your kids. Go to an amusement park or water park. Go for a walk on the beach. It doesn't have to be "exercise", but you do need to be doing more than sitting around in a lawn chair, and it does have to be outdoors. Give yourself 25 points for doing it.

4. And finally, give yourself an extra 25 points if you exercised more minutes in APRIL than you did in MARCH.

REGULAR CHALLENGES:

EXERCISE

Less than 500 minutes exercise/month = -100 points
501-599 minutes of exercise/month = 35 points (avg 17 min/day)
600-749 minutes of exercise/month = 40 points (avg 20 min/day)
750-999 minutes of exercise/month = 50 points (avg 25 min/day)
1000-1149 minutes of exercise/month = 65 points (avg 33 min/day)
1150-1249 minutes of exercise/month = 80 points (avg 38 min/day)
1250-1499 minutes of exercise/month = 95 points (avg 42 min/day)
1500+ minutes of exercise per month = 120 points (avg 50 min/day)

WEIGHT LOSS

Any weight GAIN = -5 points
1-4lbs lost per month = 4 points
5lbs lost per month = 5 points
6lbs lost per month = 6 points
7lbs lost per month = 7 points
8lbs lost per month = 8 points
9lbs lost per month = 9 points
10lbs lost per month = 10 points
11lbs lost per month = 11 points
12lbs lost per month = 12 points
13lbs lost per month = 13 points
14lbs lost per month = 14 points
15+lbs lost per month = 45 points

WATER consumption per month (in ounces)

1983 ounces or less = -100 points (avg less than 64 oz/day)
1984-3100 ounces = 35 points (avg 64-100 oz/day)
3101-4340 ounces = 85 points (avg 101-140 oz/day)
4341+ ounces = 150 points (avg 141oz+/day)

MEASUREMENTS INCHES LOST

HALF-Inches lost per month (total ONLY from waist and hips (same for both men and women)) You are encouraged to measure more body parts for your own records but just the waist and hips will count during this challenge:

Add 10 points for every HALF-inch you lose (measured monthly) add hips and waist together for a combined total. If you choose to measure every three months, you will have to be on an individual challenge – only. All team members are expected to measure and report their results on the last day of the month. (permanent challenge)

Deduct 20 points for every HALF-inch you gain from the prior month.

Further Additions and Deductions:

Deduct 1 point for every can of diet pop that is not made with the Splenda Sweetner or another Atkins-approved sweetner. Example, saccharine is not good. (Even if it doesn't stall you). (permanent challenge) (hint: drink Diet Rite)

Deduct 1 point for every 12oz. you drink that is not caffeine free. (permanent challenge)

Deduct 30 points for going over YOUR monthly carb intake goal at all! (permanent challenge)

Deduct 100 points for NOT reporting your stats on the 15th and last day of month. Email lagpmgdsls if that is not possible so other arrangements can be made. (permanent challenge)

Have a great May, everyone!

Mary Anne (maw)

[spydersong]

I'm confused by Number 4....Is there a reason that it is April & March instead of April & May?

[simplemaw]

Yes - because it's for May, not April. Thoroughly confused now?

The idea is to reward you for doing something (increasing your exercise) that you didn't know you were going to be getting points for. To encourage good habits instead of just working for the points.

Hope this helps.

maw

[spydersong]

That clears it up thanks

[JRSullivan]

that sucks, I hurt my back at the beginning of April so I couldn't exercise for two weeks, so I didn't have more in April then I did in March. OH well better just increase exercise this Month to up my point value.

[simplemaw]

Hope your back is better, Nell!

maw

[elisasadler]

Great idea on the Recipe thing due to the fact that I HATE to cook lol....maybe it will inspire me a little ...but you can be I am gonna do it !!!!

[simplemaw]

bump

[Pennel]

Thanks Maw, great challengers.
I missed the points on the exercise from march to april I had been averaging over 1800 minutes but with DS home on 2 weeks school holidays I missed my 5 times a week twice a day walk...I still got in walks but not as many and then staining my back took a couple of days rest and to finish last month I got the flu.....April was not my month of exercise so I miss the points...ah well....this month I will be back to my average.
It's Autumn (fall) here but I don't live where it snows so I can still get out and about...the water parks my not be on my place to visit tho LOL!
Oh I just love to cook new things, I like this idea....team 14 did this some weeks back....just cos I know Elisa hates to cook. LOL!
I'll be posting my exercise after this one.
Once again great challenges and thank you for you time and effort in keeping this challenge going. And that goes for all of us!

Pennel

[elisasadler]

Amen on everyone keeping this challeng going and .....ahhh Pennel you know me so well....anyone want to let me copy their homework lol

[elisasadler]

Just wanted to thank you Maw for your hard work and creative mind maw....you and Laurie are a blessing on this challenge...and I hope you know how grateful we are...bless you both

[simplemaw]

Thanks, Elisa! I really appreciate that.

maw

[lagpmgdsls]

Thankyou Elisa!!!