12-27-2021 13:47 - edited 01-01-2022 14:27
12-27-2021 13:47 - edited 01-01-2022 14:27
Welcome to 2022! Maybe you slid a bit on your goals in 2021, or just stalled some over the holiday months, or maybe two years of the pandemic still has you out of your groove. But it is the first month of a new year and it’s a great time to refocus and give yourself a Second Chance. It’s time to show the world that the virus isn’t the only thing that can adapt! So let’s start off the year with another monthly challenge. Go ahead and try out something new. Give yourself a Second Chance ,,, a diet or exercise change, less drinking or smoking, going to bed earlier, learn a new skill … But in this case, commit for just a month and see how it goes. You can do anything for a month, and if it still makes sense on January 31, try to make it ordinary come February. Or adapt it a bit.
NOTE: No worries if you come across this after the first of the month, just join in and post your goals for whatever is left in the month after your start date.
How It Works
The primary purpose of these monthly challenges is to keep track of your daily step goals for the month; though many of us track other things as well, like body weight exercises, sleep, trips to the gym, logging food, etc. This is not a competition to see who can do the most of whatever, instead it is a challenge to measure your consistency. So whether you do 1k, 5k, 10k or even 40k steps a day, this is measuring how many days out of the monthly total you can hit your goal.
Some might have a constant goal of 10k steps every single day and others might have a variable goal throughout the week, (and some might even plan days off!) for example.
Monday -> Friday = 10k steps a day
Sat & Sun = “6k steps a day,” or “not tracking”
Regardless of how you structure your daily goals, the only thing that matters for the monthly challenge is whether or not you reach what you set out to do.
Suggested Posting Format
1) Post either your constant or variable step goal.
2) Keep track of the # of daily goals achieved out of the monthly minimum and or monthly total
Picture Scavenger Hunt — 3 pictures
The theme this month is repurposed items that have been given a second chance. My inspiration is a salvage store in Baltimore called Second Chance that pulls fixtures like kitchen cabinets, bathtubs, church pews, lighting fixtures out of homes being demolished or ‘improved’ and sells that stuff to other folks who are trying to fix up where they live. Pictures might be of items fulfilling their original purpose - i.e., historic doors moved to a new building — or repurposed items, like a bathtub turned into a vegetable garden.
Posting
Although you certainly don’t have to post daily, you’ll likely stay closer to what you set out to do by updating the thread several times/week.
Injury Notice
If you injure yourself during the month and need to scale back due to the injury, then all you have to do is adjust your goal for that period. If you normally do 10k steps a day but pull a hamstring and decide to do minimal walking (2k steps a day), then all you have to do is change your goal.
Scott | Baltimore MD
Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro
01-26-2022 23:05
01-26-2022 23:05
Second Chance January 2022 Update:
10k steps per day | 26 | /31 |
13,699 steps per day | 20 | /19 |
17k steps per day | 11 | /11 |
Activities | 9 | /15 |
Photo Scavenger Hunt | 0 | /3 |
Full 'Reminders to Move' Days | 11 | /11 |
Finish challenges | 8 | /9 |
Update post | 6 | /7 |
Frank | Washington, USA
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01-27-2022 04:45
01-27-2022 04:45
Second Chance January 26
16.9K Steps/Day Weekdays: 03/21
9.5K Steps/Day Weekends: 02/10
1900 Calorie Limit/Day: 11/31
IF Daily (12 hr weekday/16:8 weekend): 26/31
Weights 2x/week: --/8
Stretch 4x/week: 04/16
Squats 30/day: 02/16
Lose 3 pounds: --/3
Photo Scavenger Hunt: -/3
Total Steps: 277,516/450,00
@Baltoscott Thanks for the head's up! It's hard to fathom that February starts soon.
01-27-2022 05:48
01-27-2022 05:48
Second Chance January 27
@Baltoscott February already?! Bring it on! One month closer to Spring!
12K steps/day | 6 | /3 |
10k steps/day | 1 | /17 |
8K steps/day | 3 | /11 |
Close all 5 circles (steps, miles, floors, cals and zone minutes) | 6 | /20 |
Make dinner | 8 | /20 |
Drink 75 oz water/day | 5 | /25 |
Last January Steps | 183,466 | 169,264 |
Last January Floors | 341 | 96 |
Last January miles | 89.07 | 73.05 |
Last January calories | 53,112 | 62,088 |
01-27-2022 12:02
01-27-2022 12:02
Second Chance January 2022 —Day 27
9,000+ steps: 14/10 days
10,500+ steps: 5/9 days
12,000+ steps: 5/8 days
Bellicon (15-min program): 21/20 days
Core Exercises: 9/15 days
IF (16:8): 27/31 days
Eat 1 piece of fruit: 23/20 days
01-27-2022 19:29
01-27-2022 19:29
Second Chance Day 27
18K steps/day (1K bump) | 24/28 | |
6-10 minute calisthenics workout | 27/25 | |
15 weight-lifting days | 15/15 | |
post 3 scavenger pics | 3/3 | |
Sleep 6:15 hours + 22 days or more during the month (2 day bump) | 17/22 | |
1 pull-up | 27/31 | |
Unicycle: 15 mins/day for 25 days | 26/25 | |
20 Dry (no alcohol) days | 1.23 | 15/20 |
Beat Jan. 2021 bike mileage (239.4 miles) | 165.4 miles |
Scott | Baltimore MD
Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro
01-28-2022 04:59
01-28-2022 04:59
Second Chance January 27
16.9K Steps/Day Weekdays: 03/21
9.5K Steps/Day Weekends: 02/10
1900 Calorie Limit/Day: 11/31
IF Daily (12 hr weekday/16:8 weekend): 27/31
Weights 2x/week: --/8
Stretch 4x/week: 04/16
Squats 30/day: 02/16
Lose 3 pounds: --/3
Photo Scavenger Hunt: -/3
Total Steps: 285,414/450,000
01-28-2022 05:29
01-28-2022 05:29
28 January
10,000 steps a day for 20 days 24/20
15 days over 12,000 15/15
10 days over 15,000 steps 9/10
3 days over 20,000 steps 6/3
20 exercise sessions (swim, bike, vigorous walk, dance) 25/20
3 Scavenger Hunt pics 3/3
I'm going to struggle to get the last goal before the end of the month. I have damaged my ankle and am trying to rest it somewhat, so I don't think I am likely to get the last 15,000 steps. I might have to modify next month's goals too - not happy about that but not much I can do 😕
Helen | Western Australia
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01-28-2022 05:42
01-28-2022 05:42
Second Chance January 28
12K steps/day | 6 | /3 |
10k steps/day | 1 | /17 |
8K steps/day | 3 | /11 |
Close all 5 circles (steps, miles, floors, cals and zone minutes) | 6 | /20 |
Make dinner | 8 | /20 |
Drink 75 oz water/day | 5 | /25 |
Last January Steps | 187,348 | 169,264 |
Last January Floors | 343 | 96 |
Last January miles | 90.6 | 73.05 |
Last January calories | 54,827 | 62,088 |
@NellyG I hope your ankle starts to feel better!
01-28-2022 05:50
01-28-2022 05:50
Thanks @Carrie71 Me too!
Helen | Western Australia
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01-28-2022 12:26
01-28-2022 12:26
Second Chance January 2022 —Day 28
9,000+ steps: 14/10 days
10,500+ steps: 6/9 days
12,000+ steps: 5/8 days
Bellicon (15-min program): 22/20 days
Core Exercises: 9/15 days
IF (16:8): 28/31 days
Eat 1 piece of fruit: 24/20 days
Sorry about your ankle @NellyG . Wishing you a speedy recovery.
01-29-2022 04:18
01-29-2022 04:18
29 January
10,000 steps a day for 20 days 25/20
15 days over 12,000 16/15
10 days over 15,000 steps 9/10
3 days over 20,000 steps 6/3
20 exercise sessions (swim, bike, vigorous walk, dance) 25/20
3 Scavenger Hunt pics 3/3
Helen | Western Australia
Want to discuss ways to increase your activity? Visit Get Moving in the Lifestyle Discussion Forum.
01-29-2022 11:33
01-29-2022 11:33
Second Chance January 29
Today my baby is turning 17! Where in the world has the time gone? Needless to say it is going to be a day of family, pizza, cake and donuts. I should probably have gone to the gym this morning but decided to enjoy the morning with him instead.
12K steps/day | 7 | /3 |
10k steps/day | 1 | /17 |
8K steps/day | 3 | /11 |
Close all 5 circles (steps, miles, floors, cals and zone minutes) | 7 | /20 |
Make dinner | 9 | /20 |
Drink 75 oz water/day | 6 | /25 |
Last January Steps | 201,729 | 169,264 |
Last January Floors | 401 | 96 |
Last January miles | 97.38 | 73.05 |
Last January calories | 57,564 | 62,088 |
01-30-2022 12:54
01-30-2022 12:54
Second Chance January 2022 —Day 29&30
9,000+ steps: 15/10 days
10,500+ steps: 6/9 days
12,000+ steps: 5/8 days
Bellicon (15-min program): 23/20 days
Core Exercises: 9/15 days
IF (16:8): 30/31 days
Eat 1 piece of fruit: 25/20 days
01-30-2022 19:39
01-30-2022 19:39
Second Chance Day 30
18K steps/day (1K bump) | 27/28 | |
6-10 minute calisthenics workout | 30/25 | |
15 weight-lifting days | 16/15 | |
post 3 scavenger pics | 3/3 | |
Sleep 6:15 hours + 22 days or more during the month (2 day bump) | 17/22 | |
1 pull-up | 30/31 | |
Unicycle: 15 mins/day for 25 days | 29/25 | |
20 Dry (no alcohol) days | 1.30 | 19/20 |
Beat Jan. 2021 bike mileage (239.4 miles) | 194.4 miles |
Scott | Baltimore MD
Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro
01-31-2022 04:41
01-31-2022 04:41
Second Chance January 28-30
16.9K Steps/Day Weekdays: 03/21
9.5K Steps/Day Weekends: 02/10
1900 Calorie Limit/Day: 13/31
IF Daily (12 hr weekday/16:8 weekend): 30/31
Weights 2x/week: --/8
Stretch 4x/week: 04/16
Squats 30/day: 02/16
Lose 3 pounds: 1.2/3
Photo Scavenger Hunt: -/3
Total Steps: 300,797/450,000
01-31-2022 07:25
01-31-2022 07:25
Second chance January 30
12K steps/day | 7 | /3 |
10k steps/day | 2 | /17 |
8K steps/day | 3 | /11 |
Close all 5 circles (steps, miles, floors, cals and zone minutes) | 7 | /20 |
Make dinner | 9 | /20 |
Drink 75 oz water/day | 6 | /25 |
Last January Steps | 215,785 | 169,264 |
Last January Floors | 447 | 96 |
Last January miles | 103.74 | 73.05 |
Last January calories | 61,420 | 62,088 |
01-31-2022 10:38 - edited 01-31-2022 10:38
01-31-2022 10:38 - edited 01-31-2022 10:38
Second Chance January 2022 —Day 31
9,000+ steps: 15/10 days
10,500+ steps: 6/9 days
12,000+ steps: 6/8 days
Bellicon (15-min program): 24/20 days
Core Exercises: 9/15 days
IF (16:8): 31/31 days
Eat 1 piece of fruit: 26/20 days
Well, I was short on some of my step goals, but +5 on one of them. Also exceeded other goals, but fell short on doing core exercises. Not too bad overall.
01-31-2022 18:46
01-31-2022 18:46
Second Chance Day 31
18K steps/day (1K bump) | 28/28 | |
6-10 minute calisthenics workout | 31/25 | |
15 weight-lifting days | 17/15 | |
post 3 scavenger pics | 3/3 | |
Sleep 6:15 hours + 22 days or more during the month (2 day bump) | 17/22 | |
1 pull-up | 31/31 | |
Unicycle: 15 mins/day for 25 days | 30/25 | |
20 Dry (no alcohol) days | 1.31 | 20/20 |
Beat Jan. 2021 bike mileage (239.4 miles) | 201.1 miles |
Wrap Up:
Hit my 20 dry days goal. Mostly that means no drinking except Friday and Saturday. But I prefer I like a glass of wine or a beer on the Tuesday or Wednesday, so I'll go back to the 3 or 4 dry days a week pattern next month.
Sleep goal was a fail. Work stress was up a bit and that's got something to do with it. But getting to bed on time is the other bit. I'll work on that for Feb. I'm pretty happy with everything else. Although I missed my Beat January 21 goal on bike miles, I did get over 200 miles and with three (minor) snow events and the ice/snow on the streets and sidewalks never completely melting, that's not bad.
Scott | Baltimore MD
Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro
01-31-2022 21:11
01-31-2022 21:11
Second Chance January 2022 Update:
10k steps per day | 31 | /31 |
13,699 steps per day | 21 | /19 |
17k steps per day | 11 | /11 |
Activities | 11 | /15 |
Photo Scavenger Hunt | 0 | /3 |
Full 'Reminders to Move' Days | 11 | /11 |
Finish challenges | 10 | /9 |
Update post | 7 | /7 |
Frank | Washington, USA
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02-01-2022 04:40
02-01-2022 04:40
Second Chance January 31
16.9K Steps/Day Weekdays: 03/21
9.5K Steps/Day Weekends: 02/10
1900 Calorie Limit/Day: 14/31
**IF Daily (12 hr weekday/16:8 weekend): 31/31**
Weights 2x/week: --/8
Stretch 4x/week: 04/16
Squats 30/day: 02/16
Lose 3 pounds: 1.2/3
Photo Scavenger Hunt: -/3
Total Steps: 315,819/450,000