My Fat-Rat Challenge SMART goal is going to be around fitness. I am going to committ to a minimum of 2200 PA Calories per week, and no 0 PA days. This means that I will burn 26,400 Calories. So, if there are 3500 calories in a pound of fat, then that is 7.5 pounds of activity in 12 weeks. (Measurements are cool)
Click here to see how I calculate my PA Calories. This will take you to a chart where you enter your weight and it gives you a calorie to minute-of-activity ratio. You get more calories based on level of effort (low, medium, intense, very-intense). When I compare the number to what some of the machines tell me, it is pretty darn close. Of course, a body-bug would be the most accurate, but this works for me!
So, 12 weeks with physical activity in it. No breaks. This is a serious challenge. I know I get tired and lame. To make this happen, we are going to use the 5 minute rule. I will give some level of activity at least 5 minutes everyday. If I am dead after 5 minutes, I will stop. But, if not, then I will keep going.
On my main page, I will continue to post my weight and measurements. Since I already do this, I thought my challenge should be something different. As adults make habit out of anything they do for 6 weeks or more, maybe this will become more than a challenge! Fingers Crossed!
I have been soliciting bloggers and health professionals to do some guest posts. If you or if you know someone who would be a good candidate, just send me a mail at losingethel@gmail.com So excited to start this next step of the journey with you!!
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8 months ago
Sounds like a good plan. My gym starts a weight loss challenge Monday and I am so ready. Challenges are always good to get the fire lit!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great plan Missa. I look forward to seeing your progress reports.
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed with your plan. I'm excited to see how it will turn out. I would love to guest post for you (that sounds really vain doesn't it) but not till May-ish. Let me know if you want me. You're doing great!
ReplyDeleteI like the 5 minute minimum to keep things realistic. There's gonna be days you are just too tired for a bunch of exercise, but there's never any excuse not to get in at least 5 minutes. That way you don't have to break you streak.
ReplyDeleteIf you want to find out the rest of my eighties outfit, you'll have to read tonight's post.
great, and do-able goals, missa! i never heard of the 5-minute rule, but it makes so much sense.
ReplyDeletelook forward to reading about your journey!