Rules for the 12 Week Challenge

gidget1978

Cathlete
Here we go. Please bare with me.I have never given rules to a bunch of grown women before...but you never know, I may enjoy it.:)
The reason why there were no specfic rules laid out is b/c I thought we all knew what would be a "challenge" for oursleves.There are a million challenges out there and to tell you the truth, the only one I really know much about is the BFL plan.
So with this being said,here are a few rules that I think are a must, please chime in if there is anything you may want to add.

* Before and After pics are a must (but you don't have to post them yet if you don't want to)
* Before and After measurements and weight are a must
* Eating clean everyday, except for one cheat meal a week
( if you want to use your cheat meal for a few casual drinks
that is up to yourself)
* Drinking as much water as possible (atleast 10 glasses)
* Eating 5-6 mini meals a day (calories being from 200-350)
* Each meal should contain a portion of lean meat/protein and complex carbs.If you are not sure what a portion actually is,you may want to do your research.Portion control will be a very important factor.
* Veggies whenever you can add them,atleast 3 x a day
* Meal replacements such as protein bars and shakes can be used.But you don't want to over do it, there are alot of cals and sugar in most of that stuff.
* Minimal fruit..maybe one or two a day? (thoughts on this are welcome)
* Plan your days food intake.
* Of course sweets,fried foods and alcohol are a no-no,unless used for your cheat meal.
* 5-6 workouts a week
* Atleast 4 cardio and 3 weight workouts
( I would suggest 1 UB , 1 LB, and one full body) Again everyone knows what will suit their schedule.
* Make sure your weights are heavy enough to challenge yourself.
* Switching things up every 3-4 weeks would be a good idea.
* Trying not to eat after 9 would be great or even earlier but I understand some people may not be able to get all of their meals in unless they eat a little later.

As for a prize...I think what we benefit from this is present enough.I would just be happy to challenge myself and know that I can do this.This was just an idea but there is no prize involved.
So, these are a few guidelines that I think are very important.If anyone want to add anything,they are more then welcome.I also know that with these rules...i will see results.
What do you think?
Lori :)
 
I think that this will DEFINTELY be a challenge for me! I am up for it, though. I am so glad that you spelled out the rules for us. If it was "up to me", I think that I would allow myself more than what should be allowed! I am a rules person, and this list will really help me to follow the challenge. I will print it off when I get to work tomorrow...and into the purse it goes!!

Thanks, Leader Lori!!!!:7

Jenn
 
Well, Lori, you certainly took to the rule-giving thing rather quickly! LOL

Anyway, I am in agreement with the terms of this challenge and I am really looking forward to great things here. :)

Are we going to set the great reveal date for the challenge? I think we should hold off on posting after pics until then!! (I'm not posting my before pics until there's an accompanying after, thankyouverymuch.)

Marie
 
Im so glad I did an o.k job with the rules!

You can leave your pic's for the big reveal...thats fine and the end of the challenge will be the week of July 13th.I say the week off, just in case there are a few people who join in the next couple of days.We could have the offical posting date July 14th, which would be on a Friday.

Lori:)
 
Has the challenge started already. Is it too late for me to join? I just received my Intensity Series this week and plan on starting on Monday. I could really use the support of the group/challenge to help keep me in check with my overeating
Thanks,
Ali
 
Lori! These are great. I need some kind of guidelines to follow! And this will be a "challenge" for me! LOL!

Ali no it's not too late! We just started today. There is a check in thread "The 12 Week Check In" you will see everyday. Just post there with us ok? Glad you want to join us!

Kali

www.PictureTrail.com/kkali
 
So are we going to pick a "winner" at the end?

Will this be done via pictures and a vote or will it be a #s game-who lost the most in inches, body fat, weight?

I personally feel it should be a #s game...I think that is the fairest way to do it. What do you all think?

Ofcourse we all need to post our pics along with our #s at the end but I think the "winner" should be based on the #s...not the pic.

Just my 2 cents!:)
 
Maybe we could pick 2 winners at the end? One that looks like they worked out the hardest and the other one who dropped the most weight.I know for some of us #'s won't be a factor, I can't lose that much weight, but I can certainly get more definition.And there are others who should be recognized for sticking to it and losing weight and inches.

Just my thoughts, but it doesn't really matter, if we just want to go with #'s, thats fine with me.
Lori:)
 
Lori I agree that there should be 2 winners (one for #'s of amount of weight/inches lost and then other for appearance.

For me, I'm trying to lose weight but I know that there are others (you and Char for example) that don't have weight to lose but are looking to increase their definition.

Great rules!
 
Okay. I was just concerned with "personal taste" coming into play for a winner chosen by pics. What I mean is, suppose 2 people made some pretty great changes but they are totally different body types, etc...the voting could end up being based on which body type folks like better as opposed to who saw the biggest difference in how they look. Do you know what I mean???

2 winners is a good idea though...that way everyone has a fair chance no matter what! :+
 
Hi Sunny.

Yes, I think everyone is pretty much saving pics and stats for the end...it will be like a GRAND UNVAILING! LOL :+
 

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