Here's the idea:
State a goal, whether it be pounds lost, exercise gained, or even just fitting into a certain piece of clothing.
Next step, make a pledge to reach your goal.
Last step, post daily (if you can) on progress and things you've done to get there. If you fall off your plan, that's what we are all here for.. to help motivate you, encourage you, so we can all be successful with this!
I'd like to state a goal of losing 15 pounds. I hope to accomplish this by both limiting my calorie intake to less than 1500 per day, and by adding in a bit more movement out of my office chair. Before the snow hit, I was at least getting outside to walk the dog, and we take some marathon 1 and 2 mile walks! However, we have an abundance of empty homes and uncleared sidewalks, so it's a little tough. I'm troubled to report that I couldn't walk a mile today if I wanted to.
Now, just because I am going to post calories and specific exercises, does NOT mean that you have to do the same to participate. We all have different comfort levels and goals. The point of this is to help share your triumphs, confess your (perhaps chocolately) sins, etc.
I'd partnered up with others prior in doing this and it really had an effect on me, reading the labels, adding it up, and being honest with myself about my lack of exercise and overindulgence
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