Nifty November Step Challenge and Scavenger Hunt

[Baltoscott]

Nifty November Step Challenge and Scavenger Hunt

Wow.  It’s November.  The year is nearly gone, but we’ve still got time for another challenge or two.

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

While you are out and about getting in your walks/hike/rides this month take a few pics that show the changing seasons in your area, fall (or spring) colors, holiday displays, if you are in a beach area, the boardwalk shutting down or opening up, something that shows change or inspires the time of year. 

Fall bike ride - BaltimoreSpooky October Night - Baltimore

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.

[Jotex]

Nifty November - Day 9
10,000 steps - 5/20 days
Training w/weights - 4/15 days
40 jumping jacks - 5/20 days
Lose 3 lbs (@1.5 kgs) (from 144lbs) -.5/3 lbs
Scavenger Hunt Pics - open

NEW: line dance 2x week - 6 times

[WendyB]

Nifty November Day 9

Steps: Goal 13000 30 days: 9/30
Boxing 30 days: 9/30
Bike 2 times 30 days: 9/30
Weights DVD 17 days: 6/30
Stomach Youtube 30 days: 9/30
Wall Push Up/Counter push ups 30 days: 9/30
250 Steps per hour 30 days: 9/30
Post Scavenger hunt photos: 2/2

[CatLover74]

Nifty November 10

5,000 steps on at least 5 days of the month  -  1/5.

10,000 steps on at least 10 days of the month - 4/10.

15,000 steps on at least 10 days of the month - 4/10.

4 walks along the foreshore of my local beach - 1/4.

7 hours sleep on at least 20 days of the month - 7/20.

10 wall push ups on at least 20 days of the month - 2/20.

Lose 1kg  -  SW:-  78.15kg.

Scavenger hunt pics.

[Jotex]

Nifty November - Day 10
10,000 steps - 6/20 days
Training w/weights - 5/15 days
40 jumping jacks - 6/20 days
Lose 3 lbs (@1.5 kgs) (from 144lbs) -.+1.75/3 lbs 😱
Scavenger Hunt Pics - open

NEW: line dance 2x week - 6 times

[WendyB]

Nifty November Day 10

Steps: Goal 13000 30 days: 10/30
Boxing 30 days: 10/30
Bike 2 times 30 days: 10/30
Weights DVD 17 days: 6/30
Stomach Youtube 30 days: 10/30
Wall Push Up/Counter push ups 30 days: 10/30
250 Steps per hour 30 days: 10/30
Post Scavenger hunt photos: 3/3

Fires up north are making very smoky skies here

Might stay in and do Leslie tomorrow. I pray for the people as an entire town has been destroyed

[NellyG]

11 November

10,000 steps a day for 20 days                    10/20         

6 days over 15,000 steps per month           3/6      

1 day over 20,000 steps                                 1

Swim 2x per week                                           2/2       3/8                            

Dance 6 hours a week                                    8/6     13.5/24                      

6 bike rides or interval walks per month      2/6    

Post Scavenger Hunt Pictures                       5

[Ennay]

Hello, 

Popping in to say hi, I'm going to try to get back into this again. It's been a rough couple months.  I find I am not balancing things very well.  I can do food and exercise but then life falls apart, or I can do life and food and exercise falls apart.  Doubling down on work but going to try to bring the food and exercise back.  I am up about 10 lbs from where I was in late June. 

I'm going to try checking in and will set some goals later this week.  I realized I have no idea over the last 6 weeks if I even sync'd on a regular basis .

[Jotex]

Nifty November - Day 11
10,000 steps - 7/20 days
Training w/weights - 6/15 days
40 jumping jacks - 7/20 days
Lose 3 lbs (@1.5 kgs) (from 144lbs) -.-5/3
Scavenger Hunt Pics - open

NEW: line dance 2x week - 6 times

Weight now back to where it was 1.11 and... it’s falling! 🙃 

Homemade flaxseed crackers with a lil Texas jalapeño kick to ‘em! Yihaaa!

[CatLover74]

Nifty November 11

5,000 steps on at least 5 days of the month  -  2/5.

10,000 steps on at least 10 days of the month - 4/10.

15,000 steps on at least 10 days of the month - 4/10.

4 walks along the foreshore of my local beach - 1/4.

7 hours sleep on at least 20 days of the month - 7/20.

10 wall push ups on at least 20 days of the month - 3/20.

Lose 1kg  -  SW:-  78.15kg.

Scavenger hunt pics.

[Baltoscott]

Nifty November Day 11

15K steps/day		11/28
30 jumping jacks/day		11/30
1 pushup/day		11/30
15 weight-lifting days		/15
post scavenger pics		5
Sleep 6+ hours 12 days or more during the month		6/12
Weight loss of 2-4 lbs (Nov 1 = 160.2 on TW)	Nov 11	-0.4

Down a little more on the weight.  Went to Conowingo Dam to see the eagles, vultures and others ...  So beautiful ...

Bald eaglejuvenile bald eagleBald eagle'Sup?Bald eagleVultureVulture

Gulls

[benvegi]

November goals

Steps 15k per day, 20+ floors per day, 7+ miles per day

2 sets of 12 reps of dumbell curls, triceps, shoulder shrugs, and chest flys, 3 times a week.

Three or more pics of each scavenger hunt topic. 

Check in at least 2x a week.

Last but not least, lose 2 more pounds, lost one in October

11/2 steps 16,390, 45 floors, 7.69 miles

11/3 steps 13,302, 13 floors, 6.43 miles  had a town day

11/4 steps 20,801, 21 floors, 9.86 miles

11/5 steps 18,703, 21 floors, 9.33 miles

11/6 steps 18,875, 20 floors, 9.17 miles -- I voted

11/7 steps 15,632, 8 floors, 7.73 miles

11/8 steps 5,516, 15 floors, 2.49 miles -- just took a day off. It's been raining and cool for several days

11/9 steps 17,531, 39 floors, 8.23 miles

11/10 steps 18,869, 20 floors, 9.21 miles

11/11 steps 18,006, 21 floors, 8.51 miles

weights 5/12

[Ennay]

11/11 - 11910 steps

[Jotex]

Welcome back @Ennay! Nice to see and hear from you again!

[Jotex]

Nifty November - Day 12
10,000 steps - 8/20 days
Training w/weights - 7/15 days
40 jumping jacks - 8/20 days
Lose 3 lbs (@1.5 kgs) (from 144lbs) -.-5/3
Scavenger Hunt Pics - open

NEW: line dance 2x week - 6 times

Great shots of those birds @Baltoscott! Impressive (and just a lil scary!)

EDITED: Oops -- left off the first 'N' on nifty. Couldn't have 'iffty, now could I? 🙂

[LisefromCanada]

Nifty November 11 MTD results: 

I'm back from my retreat weekend with 8 girlfriends - it was a great time - but the food and wine was fabulous.  Thankfully our theme was:  Mindful eating.  So that helped to curb the snack eating.  It was very appropriate for me!

Steps:  5,000 steps 30/30 days - 11/30

Steps:  10,000 steps 20/30 days - 11/20

Floors:  10 floors 30/30 days - 11/30

Aquafit Classes or Swimming (45 minutes each time):  14/30 days - 5/14

Squats (10):  20/30 days -  9/20

Scavenger Hunt:  three times / 30 days - 2/3

Lose 5 lbs in November:   2.4/5 lbs (almost 50% there - yes!!!) - as at Nov 7.

Did not weigh myself while I was away - hoping for OK weight-in tomorrow morning.

[WendyB]

Nifty November Day 12

Steps: Goal 13000 30 days: 12/30
Boxing 30 days: 12/30
Bike 2 times 30 days: 12/30
Weights DVD 17 days: 8/30
Stomach Youtube 30 days: 12/30
Wall Push Up/Counter push ups 30 days: 12/30
250 Steps per hour 30 days: 12/30
Post Scavenger hunt photos: 3/3

@EnnayGood to see you back!

[CatLover74]

Nifty November 12

5,000 steps on at least 5 days of the month  -  2/5.

10,000 steps on at least 10 days of the month - 5/10.

15,000 steps on at least 10 days of the month - 4/10.

4 walks along the foreshore of my local beach - 1/4.

7 hours sleep on at least 20 days of the month - 7/20.

10 wall push ups on at least 20 days of the month - 4/20.

Lose 1kg  -  SW:-  78.15kg  -  78.55 (+0.44kg 😞 ).

Scavenger hunt pics.

[Baltoscott]

Nifty November Day 12

15K steps/day		12/28
30 jumping jacks/day		12/30
1 pushup/day		12/30
15 weight-lifting days		6/15
post scavenger pics		5
Sleep 6+ hours 12 days or more during the month		6/12
Weight loss of 2-4 lbs (Nov 1 = 160.2 on TW)	Nov 11	-0.4

Welcome back @Ennay.  

[LisefromCanada]

Nifty November 12 MTD results: 

Steps:  5,000 steps 30/30 days - 12/30

Steps:  10,000 steps 20/30 days - 12/20

Floors:  10 floors 30/30 days - 12/30

Aquafit Classes or Swimming (45 minutes each time):  14/30 days - 5/14

Squats (10):  20/30 days -  10/20

Scavenger Hunt:  three times / 30 days - 2/3

Lose 5 lbs in November:   2.4/5 lbs (almost 50% there - yes!!!) - as at Nov 7.

Did not weigh myself while I was away.  I will weigh-in tomorrow morning.

[Heather-S]

As of 11/12:

Achieved my 4/4 days with 15K steps by trying to keep up in a few challenges.  

Nifty November Goals:

• 10K steps every day: 12/30
• 4 days with at least 15K steps: 4/4
• Lose 3lbs: .5lbs/3lbs