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FYI July 2023 — Step Challenge and Photo Scavenger Hunt

Hey Fitbitters! For Your Information … we are halfway through 2023, and it is time to sign up for another monthly challenge. Also, if you happen to see this for the first time mid-month, jump on in; there is no need to wait for another challenge to start next month.                        

How It Works

The primary purpose of these monthly challenges is to encourage you to set and hit 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

I’ve got three ideas for pictures this month. 1. July — at least one picture of July, wherever you live. 2. A reflection. 3. A Silhouette.

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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

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16 July

10,000 steps a day for 15 days                     6/15

8 days over 12,000                                           2/8                

5 days over 15,000 steps                                 2/5           

20 exercise sessions (swim, bike, vigorous walk, dance)   9/20

250km on my bike                                              97/250

3 Scavenger Hunt pics                                      2/3

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Helen | Western Australia

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FYI July 14 through 17

12.3k Steps/Day Weekdays: 06/21

9.5K Steps/Day Weekends: 4/10

2000 Calorie Limit/Day: 17/31

IF Daily (12 hr weekday/16:8 weekend): 16/31

Weights 2x/week: -/8

Stretch 4x/week: -/15

Squats 30/day: 1/10

80oz Water daily: 7/30

Lose 3 pounds: --/3

Photo Scavenger Hunt: -/3

Total Steps: 191,752/375,000

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Goals for FYI July - revised

Update for July 18th


 July 1st to 13th                             July 14th onwards

150 floors every day that I'm at home in Shropshire

13/13

Floors target suspended.

 

10 miles at least with Walter the collie every day, wherever we are, including at least an hour's walk before breakfast.13/133 walks each day with Walter.3/18

Play the piano to Walter every day.  

 

 

17/31

In bed by midnight every day..

 

 

17/31

..and by 11pm at least 5 days in every 7.15/22
Cleaning/DIY/gardening every day when I'm at home.17/31
30,000 steps every day.13/1310,000 steps every day.4/18
3 Scavenger Hunt photos2/3

Reflected rowan leaves blending with pond mud, late evening.

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FYI July 18

12.3k Steps/Day Weekdays: 06/21

9.5K Steps/Day Weekends: 4/10

2000 Calorie Limit/Day: 18/31

IF Daily (12 hr weekday/16:8 weekend): 17/31

Weights 2x/week: -/8

Stretch 4x/week: -/15

Squats 30/day: 1/10

80oz Water daily: 7/30

Lose 3 pounds: --/3

Photo Scavenger Hunt: -/3

Total Steps: 197,583/375,000

 

The air quality has become a problem again.  

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20 July

10,000 steps a day for 15 days                     7/15

8 days over 12,000                                           3/8                

5 days over 15,000 steps                                 2/5           

20 exercise sessions (swim, bike, vigorous walk, dance)   11/20

250km on my bike                                              97/250

3 Scavenger Hunt pics                                      2/3

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Helen | Western Australia

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FYI July 19

12.3k Steps/Day Weekdays: 06/21

9.5K Steps/Day Weekends: 4/10

2000 Calorie Limit/Day: 19/31

IF Daily (12 hr weekday/16:8 weekend): 18/31

Weights 2x/week: -/8

Stretch 4x/week: -/15

Squats 30/day: 1/10

80oz Water daily: 7/30

Lose 3 pounds: --/3

Photo Scavenger Hunt: -/3

Total Steps: 205,552/375,000

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FYI July Day 20

17K steps/day for 25 days  16/25

1 pushup for 25 days

 20/25

12 weight-lifting days 

 8/12

post 3 scavenger pics

 3/3

Sleep 6:00 hours + 20 days or more during the month 

 

12/16

1 pull-up for 25 days

 

20/25

Unicycle: 15 mins/day for 25 days 

17/25

13 Dry (no alcohol) days 9/13
Beat July 2022 bike mileage (400.3 miles) 

347.3

20 days of 50 floors 

17/20

Summer and July means going to a Baltimore Orioles game. It was a nice night with friends. Although I normally would call myself a fair weather fain, the game was rain-delayed for an hour. Still, we got two light shows -- a rainbow after the storm, and fireworks after the game.  And they won!

Baltimore Orioles + RainbowBaltimore Orioles + RainbowFireworks after the gameFireworks after the game

Scott | Baltimore MD

Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro

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@Vidd how is the knee coming along?  @NellyG how about the ankle?

Scott | Baltimore MD

Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro

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Hmm, looks like we’ve had some bots upvoting the posts in this thread for the past couple of days 

Scott | Baltimore MD

Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro

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Sorry I’ve been absent from the feed so much this month. Back pain, visitors, and the noise and all of having our terrace renovated. (Enough to drive one crazy.)  @Baltoscott Please invite me when it’s time to get August challenge going. 

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FYI July 20

12.3k Steps/Day Weekdays: 06/21

9.5K Steps/Day Weekends: 4/10

2000 Calorie Limit/Day: 20/31

IF Daily (12 hr weekday/16:8 weekend): 19/31

Weights 2x/week: -/8

Stretch 4x/week: -/15

Squats 30/day: 1/10

80oz Water daily: 7/30

Lose 3 pounds: --/3

Photo Scavenger Hunt: -/3

Total Steps: 215,549/375,000

 

@Baltoscott I was wondering about that.  Curious that there's been an increase in the bots upvoting.  I wonder if it is connected with all the turmoil created from the announcement about moving to Google accounts only by 2025.

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Yes I was wondering about all the votes I suddenly had!

@Baltoscott My ankle is much, much better thanks. I don't even think about it walking, but it hurts a bit cycling. I think it is due to the angle my cleats hold my feet - not that it is unusual, just not what my ankle likes atm. But I am more or less back to normal. A good recovery I am happy to say!

10,000 steps a day for 15 days                     7/15

8 days over 12,000                                           3/8                

5 days over 15,000 steps                                 2/5           

20 exercise sessions (swim, bike, vigorous walk, dance)   12/20

250km on my bike                                              97/250

3 Scavenger Hunt pics                                      2/3

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Helen | Western Australia

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22 July

10,000 steps a day for 15 days                     8/15

8 days over 12,000                                           4/8                

5 days over 15,000 steps                                 3/5           

20 exercise sessions (swim, bike, vigorous walk, dance)   14/20

250km on my bike                                              97/250

3 Scavenger Hunt pics                                      3/3

Very distant shot of reflections

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Helen | Western Australia

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23 July

10,000 steps a day for 15 days                     8/15

8 days over 12,000                                           4/8                

5 days over 15,000 steps                                 3/5           

20 exercise sessions (swim, bike, vigorous walk, dance)   15/20

250km on my bike                                              121/250

3 Scavenger Hunt pics                                      4/3

I live at the base of these hills

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Helen | Western Australia

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24 July

10,000 steps a day for 15 days                     9/15

8 days over 12,000                                           5/8                

5 days over 15,000 steps                                 4/5           

20 exercise sessions (swim, bike, vigorous walk, dance)   17/20

250km on my bike                                              121/250

3 Scavenger Hunt pics                                      4/3

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Helen | Western Australia

Want to discuss ways to increase your activity? Visit Get Moving in the Lifestyle Discussion Forum.

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FYI July 21 to 23

12.3k Steps/Day Weekdays: 06/21

9.5K Steps/Day Weekends: 5/10

2000 Calorie Limit/Day: 23/31

IF Daily (12 hr weekday/16:8 weekend): 22/31

Weights 2x/week: -/8

Stretch 4x/week: -/15

Squats 30/day: 1/10

80oz Water daily: 8/30

Lose 3 pounds: --/3

Photo Scavenger Hunt: -/3

Total Steps: 237,565/375,000

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Hey folks. Any ideas for the August theme and photo challenge?

Scott | Baltimore MD

Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro

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I was on a ride yesterday and stopped to take some geese and duck pics. Here's a reflective (surely thinking about dinner) mallard. 

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Scott | Baltimore MD

Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro

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FYI July 24

12.3k Steps/Day Weekdays: 06/21

9.5K Steps/Day Weekends: 5/10

2000 Calorie Limit/Day: 24/31

IF Daily (12 hr weekday/16:8 weekend): 23/31

Weights 2x/week: -/8

Stretch 4x/week: -/15

Squats 30/day: 1/10

80oz Water daily: 9/30

Lose 3 pounds: --/3

Photo Scavenger Hunt: -/3

Total Steps: 246,710/375,000

 

No idea.  I know for me, August is going to be a very busy month with a lot of work related social events I have to attend, which feels more Fall centered.  Less than 100 days to Halloween though!  

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I like your reflective duck @Baltoscott !  Ideas for Scavenger Hunt - clouds; majestic or unusual trees; fences. Just some thoughts

25 July

10,000 steps a day for 15 days                     9/15

8 days over 12,000                                           5/8                

5 days over 15,000 steps                                 4/5           

20 exercise sessions (swim, bike, vigorous walk, dance)   18/20

250km on my bike                                              121/250

3 Scavenger Hunt pics                                      4/3

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Helen | Western Australia

Want to discuss ways to increase your activity? Visit Get Moving in the Lifestyle Discussion Forum.

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