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Take the Quaker Heart Healthy Challenge

Started by Wendy , author of Around My Family Table 2/13/2012 6:30:10 AM


 

I've talked about my struggles to get healthier a lot recently.  However, I've only been focusing on eating better.  I've been lazy, I'll admit it!  But when I look in the mirror and see what having two kids and poor eating habits has done to my body, I know I need to add in some exercise in to my routine.

I also have bad asthma, so I've been using that as an excuse not to do any physical activity.  I need to start small!  I usually get elaborate ideas and then almost kill myself trying to achieve the new goals I set for myself.    Small, realistic goals will hopefully lead to success.

I've heard that it takes 30 days of doing something to create a new habit.  I don't know if it's true or not, but I think it's worth a shot.  The MapMyFITNESS Quaker Challenge is a simple challenge and the first step to making lasting healthy choices.  Quaker is asking us to add just 15 fitness activities into our routine over the next 30 days.  That's only 15 workouts in 30 days!!!  SUPER EASY!

There will be no hard core workouts here, I can't do that.  What I can do is add in a nightly walk after supper with my kids and husband!  Not only will this get me up and moving, it will get the kids active too and burn off that last little bit of energy before bed!  My husband will also be able to hold me accountable...trust me, he is going to love that!

The MapMyFITNESS Quaker Challenge is such an easy challenge.  I think it will be a great first start to adding an exercise routine back into my life.   Whatever I end up doing, I know that I am making better choices for my body.

Joining the Quaker Challenge is my first step towards becoming a healthier me. Now I’m curious to know, what motivates you to stay healthy?

For your chance to win $750 complete these two steps:

1.Share the Challenge with your friends
2.Tell us that you’ve invited your friends to join the Challenge AND share what motivates you to stay healthy below

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Quaker Oats Company. The opinions and text are all mine. Official Sweepstakes Rules.

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i invited my friends and family to do their heart and body a favor and join this challenge! stay active for your little ones like i do. being a healthy role model impacts their whole life.

I shared the challenge with my friends and family. I am motivated to stay healthy because I want to keep my blood pressure down and be able to participate in all the activities I enjoy.

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Reply by Nici

2/25/2012 8:20:50 PM
I shared with friends.I m motivated to stay healthy by my little boy and husband. I always ant to be able to run around and play with them.

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Reply by Rust

2/25/2012 10:20:20 PM
I shared on my facebook and invited my friends to join the challenge. My kids are what motivates me to stay healthy. My FB post http://www.facebook.com/rusthawk/posts/261042393970173

I shared this challenge on my Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/jamie.brigham1/posts/139623089493093 I am motivated by my son to stay healthy so I can chase him around and play

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