11-28-2019 08:21 - edited 11-28-2019 08:21
11-28-2019 08:21 - edited 11-28-2019 08:21
Dancing December Step Challenge and Scavenger Hunt
Here we are — the last month of decade, holiday food everywhere you look, all sorts of social obligations so .... why not recommit to your minimum daily fitness/eating goals, just to make sure you don’t lose the baseline you’ll aim to beat next month when you plan out 2020?
General monthly instructions are below, including the monthly picture scavenger hunt.
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
This month look for and post pictures at least 3 outdoor holiday displays or holiday costumes while out and about.
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
12-16-2019 21:01
12-16-2019 21:01
@Joy2019 Who does like Burpees? 🤣🤣😂😂
Wendy | CA | Moto G6 Android
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12-16-2019 21:22
12-16-2019 21:22
@WendyB - Burps, yes; Burpees, never. I wish Kayla Itsines didn't add them (and other jumping exercises) into her exercise program so much. Possibly one reason why I've started and stopped so many times. My dodgy left knee can't take the strain of jumping and landing.
12-16-2019 21:26
12-16-2019 21:26
Dancing December 11
5,000 steps on 5 days a month - 2/5.
10,000 steps on 15 days a month - 3/15.
15,000 steps on 10 days a month - 6/10.
2 x 30 to 60 minute walks per week - 2/2, 2/4.
Eat 1 piece of fruit per day - 11/30.
10 wall pushups on 25 days a month - 10/25.
7 hours sleep on 20 days a month - 7/20.
Scavenger hunt photos.
Dancing December 12
5,000 steps on 5 days a month - 3/5.
10,000 steps on 15 days a month - 3/15.
15,000 steps on 10 days a month - 6/10.
2 x 30 to 60 minute walks per week - 2/2, 2/4.
Eat 1 piece of fruit per day - 12/30.
10 wall pushups on 25 days a month - 11/25.
7 hours sleep on 20 days a month - 8/20.
Scavenger hunt photos.
Dancing December 13
5,000 steps on 5 days a month - 3/5.
10,000 steps on 10 days a month - 3/10.
15,000 steps on 15 days a month - 7/15.
2 x 30 to 60 minute walks per week - 2/2, 2/4.
Eat 1 piece of fruit per day - 13/30.
10 wall pushups on 25 days a month - 12/25.
7 hours sleep on 20 days a month - 9/20.
Scavenger hunt photos.
12-16-2019 21:32
12-16-2019 21:32
Dancing December 14
5,000 steps on 5 days a month - 3/5.
10,000 steps on 10 days a month - 3/10.
15,000 steps on 15 days a month - 8/15.
2 x 30 to 60 minute walks per week - 2/2, 2/4.
Eat 1 piece of fruit per day - 14/30.
10 wall pushups on 25 days a month - 11/25.
7 hours sleep on 20 days a month - 10/20.
Scavenger hunt photos.
Dancing December 15
5,000 steps on 5 days a month - 3/5.
10,000 steps on 10 days a month - 3/10.
15,000 steps on 15 days a month - 9/15.
2 x 30 to 60 minute walks per week - -/2, 2/4.
Eat 1 piece of fruit per day - 15/30.
10 wall pushups on 25 days a month - 12/25.
7 hours sleep on 20 days a month - 11/20.
Scavenger hunt photos.
Dancing December 16
5,000 steps on 5 days a month - 4/5.
10,000 steps on 10 days a month - 3/10.
15,000 steps on 15 days a month - 9/15.
2 x 30 to 60 minute walks per week - -/2, 2/4.
Eat 1 piece of fruit per day - 16/30.
10 wall pushups on 25 days a month - 12/25.
7 hours sleep on 20 days a month - 12/20.
Scavenger hunt photos.
12-17-2019 01:19
12-17-2019 01:19
17 December
10,000 steps a day for 20 days 13/20
12 days over 12,000 12/12
6 days over 15,000 steps 10/6
2 days over 20,000 steps 3/2
Swim 2x per week 3/6
6 bike rides or interval walks per month 3/6
3 Scavenger Hunt pics 3/3
I climbed Bluff Knoll today with my neice (the highest point in Southern West Australia)
Helen | Western Australia
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12-17-2019 04:47
12-17-2019 04:47
Dancing December 16:
15.5k Steps/Day: 09/31
600 Caloric Deficiency: 11/31
10 Squats/Day: 16/31
IF 3 Days/Week: 02/4 weeks
Yoga: --/4
Weights*: 01/6
*Exchange: I've exchanged two weights this month for the two days of ice chopping/scraping/moving.
12-17-2019 09:28
12-17-2019 09:28
Dancing December - Day 17
8,000 steps: 5/10 days
10,000+ steps: 9/10 days
15,000+ steps: 1/1 day
Exercises & weights: 9/12 days
40 Jumping Jacks: 9/15 days
Eat 1 piece of fruit: 10/15 days
Scavenger Hunt Pics: 7/3 pics
Lose weight (1.4 kg) {currently 64.6}: .5/1.4kg
12-17-2019 14:17
12-17-2019 14:17
Dancing December Day 17
Steps: Goal 10000: 17/31
Boxing: 17/31
Bike 3 times : 17/31
Weights DVD 18 Days: 10/31
Stomach YouTube : 17/31
Wall Push Up/Counter push ups: 17/31
Leg Exercises: 17/31
250 Steps per hour : 17/31
Log food daily : 17/31
Scavenger Hunt Photos : 6/3
@NellyGThat hike looks beautiful!
Wendy | CA | Moto G6 Android
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12-17-2019 18:14
12-17-2019 18:14
10k+ steps - 15/25 days
15k+ steps - 0/2 days
workout - 10/20 days
Calorie Goal - 11/16 days (i know it is only half the days but still!)
holiday pics - 0/5 days
12-18-2019 05:26
12-18-2019 05:26
Dancing December 17:
15.5k Steps/Day: 09/31
600 Caloric Deficiency: 12/31
10 Squats/Day: 17/31
IF 3 Days/Week: 02/4 weeks
Yoga: --/4
Weights*: 01/6
*Exchange: I've exchanged two weights this month for the two days of ice chopping/scraping/moving.
12-18-2019 11:03
12-18-2019 11:03
Dancing December - Day 18
8,000 steps: 6/10 days
10,000+ steps: 9/10 days
15,000+ steps: 1/1 day
Exercises & weights: 10/12 days
40 Jumping Jacks: 10/15 days
Eat 1 piece of fruit: 11/15 days
Scavenger Hunt Pics: 7/3 pics
Lose weight (1.4 kg) {currently 64.6}: .5/1.4kg
12-18-2019 13:26
12-18-2019 13:26
Dancing December Day 18
15K steps/day | 18/31 | |
10 pushup + shoulder extension /day | 18/31 | |
15 weight-lifting days | 8/31 | |
post 3 scavenger pics | 3/3 | |
Sleep 6+ hours 17 days or more during the month | 6/17 | |
3 pull-up + 1min bar-hang /day | 18/31 | |
20 Alcohol-Free days | 13/20 | |
Lose 2 lbs (Starting (11/1) at 163.7 lbs) | 12/15 | 161.9 |
I've been doing fairly well on targeted 20 Alcohol-Free days, but this first party of the month is tomorrow and many more to come. I think I can restrain myself for 7 out of the remaining 13 days, though -- maybe 🙂
Scott | Baltimore MD
Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro
12-18-2019 13:47
12-18-2019 13:47
Dancing December Day 18
Steps: Goal 10000: 18/31
Boxing: 18/31
Bike 3 times : 18/31
Weights DVD 18 Days: 10/31
Stomach YouTube : 18/31
Wall Push Up/Counter push ups: 18/31
Leg Exercises: 18/31
250 Steps per hour : 18/31
Log food daily : 18/31
Scavenger Hunt Photos : 6/3
Good Luck @Baltoscott Parties are pretty had to resist one Alcohol beverage
Wendy | CA | Moto G6 Android
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12-19-2019 04:29
12-19-2019 04:29
@WendyB Once you get to the top the view is breathtaking. But very hard work getting there. At least it was for me - Anna bounded all the way up!
19 December
10,000 steps a day for 20 days 15/20
12 days over 12,000 14/12
6 days over 15,000 steps 11/6
2 days over 20,000 steps 4/2
Swim 2x per week 4/6
6 bike rides or interval walks per month 4/6
3 Scavenger Hunt pics 3/3
Helen | Western Australia
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12-19-2019 05:01
12-19-2019 05:01
Dancing December 18:
15.5k Steps/Day: 09/31
600 Caloric Deficiency: 12/31
10 Squats/Day: 18/31
IF 3 Days/Week: 02/4 weeks
Yoga: --/4
Weights*: 01/6
*Exchange: I've exchanged two weights this month for the two days of ice chopping/scraping/moving.
12-19-2019 09:56
12-19-2019 09:56
Dancing December - Day 19
8,000 steps: 7/10 days
10,000+ steps: 9/10 days
15,000+ steps: 1/1 day
Exercises & weights: 11/12 days
40 Jumping Jacks: 11/15 days
Eat 1 piece of fruit: 11/15 days
Scavenger Hunt Pics: 7/3 pics
Lose weight (1.4 kg) {currently 64.6}: .5/1.4kg
Congrats on your success in the weight loss goal, @Baltoscott. Not sure I’m gonna make it, so may carry it over into January — with New Year’s Resolutions, and all. And good luck on reaching your sleeping & blue days goals.
12-19-2019 11:52
12-19-2019 11:52
Dancing December Day 19
Steps: Goal 10000: 19/31
Boxing: 19/31
Bike 3 times : 19/31
Weights DVD 18 Days: 10/31
Stomach YouTube : 19/31
Wall Push Up/Counter push ups: 19/31
Leg Exercises: 19/31
250 Steps per hour : 19/31
Log food daily : 19/31
Scavenger Hunt Photos : 6/3
@NellyG I know what you mean. A bunch of us did a hike that is Cardiac Hill. It was not easy but we helped each other all the way. It was pretty much straight up. The name fits it very well 😂
Wendy | CA | Moto G6 Android
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12-19-2019 21:36
12-19-2019 21:36
Thought you guys might appreciate this.
Helen | Western Australia
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12-20-2019 00:48
12-20-2019 00:48
That’s priceless @NellyG! Could easily be me!! 😂
And now time for true confessions... I have gained half a kilo since beginning of November. It comes as no surprise, though, with so much yummy holiday food around. To add fuel to the fire, I’ve “accidentally“ discovered a new one! A Nutella — gluten-free white corn tortilla wrap makes a really scrumptious breakfast. 😋
12-20-2019 01:06
12-20-2019 01:06
@SunsetRunner Oh no! Nutella (yummy though it is) is very high in calories amd saturated fat. I am a previous nutella addict, so understand the attraction, but it is really not very good for you. However making your own is much healthier!
Helen | Western Australia
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