May 2010 Healthy Challenge !

May 3, 2010 by thinkhappy

May Healthy Challenge!

Once again we're going to relearn, or remind ourselves, of the basics of healthy eating! Most of us know to reach for fruits and vegetables as snacks, not to eat too much red meat, and to limit our fat intake, right? But what we forget, is how much our eating environment impacts our intake.

Challenge Basis:

Sit down with no distractions, tv and computer off, for each meal.  No eating over the sink or in the car

Challenge Guidelines:

Dates: May 4, 2010 - May 30, 2010

Members will eat in a peaceful environment without any technilogical or on-the-go distractions. 

Exceptions:  Each member is allowed two exceptions to be used as you wish - for any reason - you can forgo three servings of fruit for two days this month.

What constitutes a distraction ?

A distraction is anything that is not another person, or perhaps a book that you are reading. Technology of any sort is a distraction. Eating while driving is a distraction.

The idea is to focus on relaxing and eating. Eat what you set out (hopefully healthful choices), and this will hopefully eliminate the on-the-go poor choices, or the noshing without mindfulness that many of us do.

Member Responsibility:  We trust our members. This will work on an honor system, however you will be required to check in to our Healthy Challenges Forum every other day and simply share how you are doing. Tell us if you stumbled, if you were able to turn it around in a particular instance, or even just share a positive affirmation. Remember, this is a positive thoughts healthy challenge, so I hope not to receive posts that say, "I blew it!" Turn that frown upside down! "Today was hard, but tomorrow will be better!"

Support:  Want to play but afraid you might not be able to keep up with the challenge? Does it sound silly? If you are worried about not being able to keep it up- that's what we're here for. We'll support you the entire way- every step! If you think the challenge sounds silly, then perhaps you are already eating in peaceful environments. Good for you! Please come share your healthy eating habits with us! After all, you can never have enough friends, or bring enough good cheer to others:-)

We know you can do this!

We believe that, if successful, you'll be surprised at how good you will feel!

Good Luck!

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