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| For motivation! |
The two challenges that I had signed up for earlier this fall have both come to a close. I had a good time participating in both of them and can't waint to sign back up next year.
The first challenge I completed was..
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This challenge which started Oct. 1st through Nov. 11th, included 20 other school districts within Missouri and we competed against each other to accrue the most miles via walking, running, and other activities. Since I was doing boxing and kickboxing that conversion into milage for me was quite interesting;) Overall I did 134 miles via walking, boxing, and kickboxing. I know I could have put more effort into it with my boxing and kickboxing days especially since I didn't go on my regular days as much as I should have. But I did win the first and last week of the individual competition. On the first week I won a pair of socks and on the last week I won a goodie bag with some various items in it. Yet I wasn't one of the top 3 participant winners. I can't wait to sign up next year. I definitely will keep up with my Walking Project which I felt really helped with racking up some of the miles;)
These are the results for this fall with all the different school districts
The second challenge I completed
These are the results for this fall with all the different school districts
| # | Team Name | Total Miles | Average per Walker |
| 1 | Wright City School District | 4564.4 | 114.11 |
| 2 | Meramec School District | 3619.57 | 61.35 |
| 3 | Maplewood Richmond Heights School District | 3166.37 | 105.55 |
| 4 | Union School District | 2977.21 | 53.16 |
| 5 | Riverview Gardens School District | 2921.46 | 47.12 |
| 6 | Pattonville School District | 2847.19 | 49.09 |
| 7 | Hazelwood School District | 2487.45 | 65.46 |
| 8 | Ritenour School District | 1869.57 | 81.29 |
| 9 | Warrenton School District | 1643.72 | 182.64 |
| 10 | Wentzville School District | 1542.13 | 25.28 |
| 11 | Normandy School District | 1494.68 | 166.08 |
| 12 | Brentwood School District | 1200.97 | 133.44 |
| 13 | CSD | 1032.29 | 73.74 |
| 14 | Webster School District | 824.57 | 117.8 |
| 15 | Strain Japan School District | 818.03 | 116.86 |
| 16 | Windsor School District | 800.92 | 72.81 |
| 17 | Crystal City School District | 660.94 | 220.31 |
| 18 | Hancock School District | 558.76 | 31.04 |
| 19 | Jennings School District | 160.15 | 14.56 |
| 20 | Spring Bluff School District | 150.33 | 12.53 |
| 21 | Bayless School District | 57.39 | 57.39 |
| 22 | Lonedell School District | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Franklin Co School District | 0 | 0 |
The second challenge I completed
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| STL Lose to Win Fall 2012 Challenge |
Now this challenge I really enjoyed. Overall I lost 15 pounds with this contest which started from September 9th to December 6th. As I was working out I would go weekly to my designated weigh in site and have my weight loss/gain results recorded. What I really loved about this challenge was the accountability factor. If I missed two weigh-in's then I was out of the contest. The kickoff event for this on Sept. 9th was really nice and I left with alot of information. The Curves location that I go to weigh-in near my house was less than 10 minutes away and the staff is great.
I've already signed up for next year's contest which starts January 19th and I can't wait to pay my $10 entrance fee. I've decided I'm going to keep with this contest until I reach my goal.
What I can tell from looking back on this contest is that I definitely need to get a steady rhythm in regards to proper eating habits and get back into my workout schedule on a regular basis. Yet my biggest battle is definitely the eating. At this point I know I'm not eating enough and need to up it some more, but the challenge is not being bored with the same ole foods and probably trying my hand at making some new dishes.
What really is unfortunate is that now that this contest is over and the next one doesn't start until January 19th I'm already thinking, "What do I do now?" Maybe I can call the Curves location that I was going to for weigh-in's and ask if it's still ok for me to come through and weigh myself to keep me focused.
My latest walking project was walking to North Hanley and then around by UMSL (University of Missouri Saint Louis). Before then I hadn't been walking in over a week and my legs let me know it also;)
Until the next episode....
I've already signed up for next year's contest which starts January 19th and I can't wait to pay my $10 entrance fee. I've decided I'm going to keep with this contest until I reach my goal.
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| weigh-in results from Sept. 9th - Sept. 30th |
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| weigh-in results from Oct. 1st - Dec. 9th |
What I can tell from looking back on this contest is that I definitely need to get a steady rhythm in regards to proper eating habits and get back into my workout schedule on a regular basis. Yet my biggest battle is definitely the eating. At this point I know I'm not eating enough and need to up it some more, but the challenge is not being bored with the same ole foods and probably trying my hand at making some new dishes.
What really is unfortunate is that now that this contest is over and the next one doesn't start until January 19th I'm already thinking, "What do I do now?" Maybe I can call the Curves location that I was going to for weigh-in's and ask if it's still ok for me to come through and weigh myself to keep me focused.
My latest walking project was walking to North Hanley and then around by UMSL (University of Missouri Saint Louis). Before then I hadn't been walking in over a week and my legs let me know it also;)
Until the next episode....
All That MsJazz
