5 4 3 2 1...Summer Prep Challenge!

Yes, can you believe it, summer is a short 12 weeks away?!  Although I am soo ready for this crazy winter weather to quickly fade my mind has only gone as far as spring.  It's my favorite time of year when I get to plant new flowers, work in my herb garden, afternoons outside with my daughter and fun in the sun.  However summer is right on it's tail and you know what that means..yup, that fun in the spring sun quickly becomes bathing suit time at the pool and sundresses!
So, I received a challenge in my HIIT class today called the 5 4 3 2 1 Summer Launch Party.  It's a really cool way to challenge yourself in preparation for those upcoming summer weeks and is definitely a list of achievable goals if you put your mind to it.  I want to invite all of you to join me and make a difference in your daily choices and create a healthy lifestyle for ourselves. So let's gear up for summer, get your self discipline in check and take the challenge!

Step 1 - pick 2 options from the list below
Step 2 - stay committed and complete both options each day for 5 days out of your week.
              (that gives you 2 days off)
Step 3 - keep track of your progress each day

*TIP- you can keep the same 2 options for the entire duration of the 12 week challenge or you can switch it up and choose 2 new ones each week, it's totally up to you.  If you need to work on a specific area more than others, than focus on it for 3 or 4 weeks until you feel comfortable moving onto something else.  The goal is to stay committed and complete the challenge whatever it may be.

Challenge Options:

• Exercise at least 30 mins a day (check blog as i'll be posting some 30 min exercises you can do right at home in your own living room!)
• Drink 1/2 your body weight in oz of water per day
• Get at least 7 hours of sleep each night
• No fried food or fast food
• No soda
• East at least 3-5 servings of fruit and veggies per day
• Start your day with a healthy breakfast
• Set aside some personal time for spiritual/soul care/relaxation each day
• Eliminate sugar from your diet
• Eliminate gluten from your diet
• Eliminate soy from your diet
• Eat something healthy that you have never tried before (search Pinterest or this blog, there are tons of options!)
• Make up your own challenge option! 

There you have it! Let's all keep each other motivated and accountable.  Find a friend, call your mom or sister and ask them to join you.  This is a good way to help keep you going.  Feel free to comment below and let us know what challenges you have chosen or any cool healthy recipes you might want to share with us.  
5..4..3..2..1 Goooo Team!! :o)