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Hello everyone!

Somehow over the summer, my jeans shrank and aren’t fitting so well again so it’s challenge time! Kristy Hill and I came up with a different way to hold this competition. So here are the parameters.

First: You are competing against yourself. If you choose to participate, you will contribute money. The specific amount is up to you (we are suggesting at least $30). The competition lasts 12 weeks and is divided into four three-week assessments. If you have met your goals at the end of those three weeks, you will earn back ¼ of your money (each time). The idea here is that the more money you contribute, the more committed you will be to completing your goals. As an example, maybe there is some item you have been dying for (kindle, ipod, shoes, purse, etc.) so you would contribute the amount of the item and then work to earn it. In the end, you will have “earned” the money to reward yourself with the purchase. Any money left over will be donated to Friends of Scouting.

Second: This is a weight and wellness challenge.  For each three week block, you will make one weight goal and one wellness goal.  Both goals must be met for you to earn your money back. You will report your progress to me every Friday, but at the end of the three weeks it will be determine if you have met your goal. Weight goals need to be met 100% and wellness goals 90%. Here are some examples of acceptable goals:    

Weight: lose a specific number of pounds (over the three weeks) or maintain current weight                      (for those that don't want to lose weight but want to increase their wellness)

Wellness: consuming a specific number of ounces of water each day, eating a specific amount of protein/carbs/sugar per day, keeping a food log, walking a specific number distance each day, exercising for a specific length of time each week, etc…

You need to be realistic and specific with your goals. Also make sure you have a way to show me how you have accomplished that goal. Be accountable!

Let’s get started! The challenge starts on October 18^th and ends on January 10^th.  Yes, right through the holidays (that’s the point)!  Money and goals are due by the 17^th. So start planning your goals and how much money you will “earn” back through your hard work and dedication.