Monday, January 26, 2015

2015 Live Healthy Iowa has STARTED!!!

DAY ONE OF THE 10 WEEK CHALLENGE!!! 
Are ready you to start the Live Healthy Iowa Challenge and get one step closer to achieving your goals??? Today is the official start date for the Live Healthy Iowa Challenge! It’s time to strap on ­­­­your shoes, step on that scale, and start cheering on your teammates to make healthier lifestyle choices!! 

Share with us what you and/or your team are doing to meet your goals during the 10-week challenge. EVERYONE WHO LEAVES A COMMENT WILL WIN A PRIZE FROM UI WELLNESS! Comments must be posted by Monday, February 9th at 8:00am to receive a prize.

 (To leave a comment, click on "Comments" and at the bottom will be an space to enter a comment. Use the drop down box and select "Anonymous'. Leave your first name and team name within your comment so we can send you a prize via campus mail.)

136 comments:

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    1. As a team, some of us are already active and some not! Our biggest goal is to get the members who aren't as active to pick up the pace!! Also to encourage the active ones to keep it up!!

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    2. We are meeting 3 times weekly to take a walk. We are wearing our fitbits and ensuring we get at least 10,000 steps daily.
      Traci - Fit Bottomed Girls

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  2. I have started working out at Planet Fitness and am doing the 30-minute cardio circuit and also doing the treadmill at home. I hope towards the end of the 10-week challenge that the weather will be warmer so I can walk outside with my dog. :)

    Ashley, UEHC Wellness Ambassadors

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  3. Some of us on the team are making the effort to go to the gym at least 3 times a week, others are riding bikes on good days. I'm sending out emails to encourage everyone to just do their best and to have fun!
    Sara - Team Captain of the Psych-A-Delic Steppers

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  4. Logging activity points and encouraging one another on the team through emails and hallway "banter". Brenda - Active Individuals Squad

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  5. Our team, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, are using the competitive aspect of this 10-week challenge as motivation to get moving more. We don't have any specific goals (e.g., lose 10 lbs), we just want to use this to move more toward a healthier lifestyle.
    -Cara Hamann

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  6. I plan to drop by my team members' offices on random days and start a dance party to get everyone pumped up and motivated! Who doesn't love a good dance party?

    -Beth (Wellness Warriors)

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  7. Watching what I eat and getting in some walking at work whenever I can.

    Cathy - Team Ortho Pound Busters

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  8. I am signing up for a gym membership and plan on exercising over lunch. I also plan on putting time aside in the evenings to run.

    Eric, Team Win

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  9. I am kicking it (my activity) back up to the level I was at a few years ago: a workout at CRWC every weekday morning (getting up at 4:30) and more activity (preferably outside) with my kids on the weekends. Also, I am tracking my daily calories/nutrition on FitBit.
    Sara Riggs, Losing it at the Library II

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  10. Walking on the second floor of UCC during the lunch hour to get to my 10,000 step goal each day.
    - Sarah, Roaming Gnomes

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  11. Going to the gym directly after work instead of finding excuses for not going.

    Jesse - IAFPM

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  12. I jumped back into Farrell's 2 weeks ago and am loving the extra mental, physical, and emotional energy it has brought back into my life! I plan to start the Farrell's 30 day FIT member challenge next week!

    Lauren, Chicks With Strength (CWS)

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  13. Use the stairs more, and walk to my car rather than taking the bus. I also plan to purchase an activity monitor.

    Shannon - PET Rocks!

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  14. I have a goal set to run a half marathon- the one that benefits the Ronald McDonald house. It gives me a training program and gives money to a worthy cause, making me feel like I am contributing in both ways! My team is supportive and leaning on me for motivation, so this will help all of us :) I am using FitBit and RunKeeper to help me track...

    Sara- Team Herky's Hustling Honeys

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  15. I am going to walk the track at the UI Field House at least once a week during my lunch hour, more if I can. When the weather gets warmer and nicer, I will walk outside.

    Brenda -- Team Fat Free on G.A.C.

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  16. Our team is walking together during our lunch breaks at least 3 times a week, but more often if our schedules permit. Those who are able to do yoga, treadmill, or any other type of exercise during our early mornings or evenings will do this as well. We are an inspiration to each other!

    We are an inspiration for each other!

    Nancy - Happy & Healthy

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  17. We are all taking the stairs (we work on the 7th floor), going to group wellness activities together, and obsessively checking our stats on the leaderboard.

    Nick (THE GRAND POOBAHS OF THE SEVEN STAIRCASE CLIMB)

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  18. I am getting up at 0500 to do the Deck of Cards workout (body weight workout) and/or Run/Walk on the treadmill. My husband is getting up early too so it is like a competition between us because I don't want him to hint that I'm sleeping in while he is working out. :) Natalie Oops! I Drop It

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  19. We are using phones, fitbits, etc. to track our steps and taking more stairs and longer routes to incorporate more activity into our day. I personally do easy exercises (squats, lunges, sit ups, jumping jacks, etc) while I watch TV in the evenings.
    Gia, Team FLASH

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  20. I walk during my morning and afternoon break and walk to my parking lot whenever I can!

    Jill - Team Ortho Pound Busters

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  21. To get back to working out on a daily basis and eating much healthier and hopefully the end result will be some shedded pounds.

    Linda Kollman

    X- Cookie Monsters

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  22. Our team is using our lunch hour to work out at the field house.

    -Jessica- Team "Is Butter A Carb?"

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  23. Using this to help motivate me going to the gym at least 4 days a week. I want to get more in shape so I can take part in other more intense activities for the spring and summer.

    Ashlee, Team Win

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  24. I have been walking on the treadmill at home in the evenings. While at work walking during my morning & afternoon breaks with another teammember! And tracking what I eat daily! Making sure that I am getting in plenty of water each day as well!
    Christina - Team Ortho Pound Busters :)

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  25. I am pregnant and using this challenge to make sure I stay active- it's important for me AND my baby! For the 10-week challenge, as the captain of our team I am going to send out motivational quotes to encourage my team to get moving. Don't worry about your pace, you've already lapped everyone on the couch!

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    1. Oops- Lauren, team name: Division of Child and Community Health

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  26. Just getting over the flu so not off to a great start but I know the rest of my team has been at it and I will catch up with them! Go Team PD&C!

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  27. I have been using my Fitbit to encourage myself to get the 10,000 steps a day in. When I reach my walking goal it motivates me to pick up other habits, such as going to the gym for a bike ride or swimming. Talking with my teammate constantly is also motivating, we might not always be talking about how to be healthier, but the friendship is motivating within itself. We are doing this together. (Kari - UIOWA TR)

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  28. We got three teams from our department to compete! So, the three captains are going to send out comparisons each week to see who can get more minutes. I hope it inspires some *healthy* competition!

    Jane, Team ESL Supernova

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  29. I am making going to the gym more of a priority and trying to get there at least 3 times a week. I have found classes I really enjoy- so why not go more often and have more fun?!

    Kate- Team Flockstars

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  30. Some of the things our team does to stay active and healthy are: going on a walk during our break at work, going to the CRWC immediately after work to keep on schedule, signing up for a gym membership and going with our partners, and wearing FitBits/Garmin's to track our activity! - Ashley Ward, Mission Slimpossible

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  31. Walking with a friend 3x week over lunch, take stairs as much as possible, calendar set to walk up 3 flights stairs at 10am each week day when time allows. Sandy #notgivingup

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  32. I go to Fitness East during my lunch as often as possible. I also close the door to my office during breaks and do situps and pushups and squats, or run the 4 flights of stairs in our building. I try to get the heart rate up several times a day even if it is just a short 5 minute exercise burst.

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  33. Our team has been walking up a storm! Many of us have Fitbits as well and are using them to count our steps. The healthy competition in our department for LHI is great!

    Sarah, ESL Team Awesome

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  34. group walks at lunch, share what we're doing to eat healthier, get more exercise, etc., during casual conversations.

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  35. Track my steps to make sure I am moving more. George Physics and Astronomy

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  36. I'm trying to take the stairs more frequently (to the 8th floor), walk around the classroom more while teaching, go for walks in the evening, and attend hour-long boxing classes three times per week. I'm also using the myNutrition function of the site to keep track of what I eat, and that has been pretty helpful so far.

    Ryan - Team ESL (Extra Special Lecturers)

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  37. Our department is doing weekly healthy snacks sponsored by one unit team per week. (Emily, Misc Fits)

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  38. I am trying not to snack. When wanting to snack/have something sweet I make sure to make it healthy! Take greek yogurt and fruit, put it on a cookie sheet with a drop of the yogurt over the fruit. Let it freeze for 25-30 minutes and you have a sweet healthy treat!

    Kasey- Team Flab-u-less (IRL UIHC)

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  39. Eating healthier.

    Rachelle - Ladies Who Lunch

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  40. Walking through UI buildings and taking the stairs to increase our daily activity.
    Maria TakeAhike

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  41. Our team captain is sending out weekly emails to motivate us and give us cool tips on how to increase our activity!
    Katherine Endorphin Hawks

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  42. I'm trying to walk during lunch and before work. I am not going to ride in elevators for the 10 weeks. At home I am riding a bike and playing "wipeout" on an Xbox Kinect. Note: It is much harder than one might think.

    Scott - Cubes R Us

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  43. I am walking on the treadmill as soon as I get home. Increasing my minutes gradually. Taking the stairs at work twice a week. Eating less!

    Cynthia Chavez- Flab U Less (IRL)

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  44. Our team captain has been sending out motivational emails to get us in the spirit of things. I have been walking more all over campus and making more of an effort to take the stairs. I've also been doing yoga at home and I'm feeling great! Bring it on, LHI Challenge! :)
    -Ashley, ESL Supernova

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  45. We have been supporting one another during lunches to eat healthier and to work out either during the day or once we get home.

    Kathleen- Is Butter A Carb??

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  46. My teammates and I are lap swimming at CRWC, doing small group training at MaxEffect, doing spin class at MaxEffect, biking to work, walking to meetings or walking at lunch, and starting nightly sit up, push up, or plank challenges. Emily - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.

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  47. I am trying to get to 10,000 steps a day, eat more fruits and veggies. and have less carbs (esp at night).

    Bonnie
    No Rheum in Our Pants!

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  48. We are going to spinning classes, playing tennis, and doing more workouts the rest of the week. Natalia - Spinning Ballerinas

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  49. We've got an email chain going cataloging early successes and some pretty funny early mistakes. And I promised a little treat to every team member who logs in this first week.-Jenna, Thighsman Trophies

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  50. I am working longer days than normal right now so I am going to make sure I get outside every weekend to get exercise in so that I stay active.

    Jessica - Lookin to Lose

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  51. I am using my Polar Loop to track my steps and aim to get 10,000 more often than not. Also going to the gym to increase my strength and cardio training (starting from none).
    Amy, Misc Fits

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  52. I am committing to walking during my lunch and again after work reigniting my yoga practice at home and attending classes as often as possible. LHI is always a great refresher for my personal goals!
    Kate
    Number Crunchers

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  53. Eating healthier, riding a bicycle and/or walking instead of using vehicles.

    Jason - IIHR-IFC-IGS-1

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  54. We stay in communication with each other and keep the challenges coming! We are meeting for walks and making better nutritional choices.
    Joni, Fit Bottom Girls

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  55. Our team goal is to become more active and eat healthier. Personally, I'm cutting out soda and replacing it with water and trying to replace junk food with fruits/veggies. I've joined Planet Fitness and I plan on working out at least 4 times a week.

    Hannah - The Cake Eaters

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  56. We are sticking to a new gym regimen and encouraging each other at the office every day.

    Allison Rockwell
    Awesome Admins

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  57. Some of my team members and I signed up for the free UIHC Women's Heart Health Seminar that is on Feb 12.

    Susan, Team Power Up!

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  58. My goal was to have fun with our team. Our captain has already arranged an event our team can do together (go walk at lunch).
    Anita - Power UP

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  59. We are watching what we eat and taking the stairs.

    Kelly, Team Transpharmers

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  60. Increasing activity minutes by working out more often. Taking the stairs versus elevator. More healthy food choices. Choosing water over soda! Supporting and motivating our team with tips regarding foods and/or exercise.

    Michelle - MOR HAWKEYES

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  61. We are doing all sorts of things to get healthier! Some of us are using our lunch breaks to go to the gym. We have all decided to use the 'my nutrition' option and track our calorie intake each day. Some of us take classes together at the CRWC. We are always motivating each other to stick with the program.

    Katie- Herky's Hustlin' Honeys

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  62. We are setting weekly exercise goals and sharing recipes for improved health and lower calorie content. Today all members present attended on nutritional seminar on "The Top 30 Super Foods for a Healthier Body' presented by Hy-Vee.
    Karla - Radical Reducers

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  63. I have been using the app "My Fitness Pal" to keep track of nutrition. I'm also exercising 6-7 days a week, at least 30 minutes, doing a variety of routines so I don't get bored.

    Julie, Healthy Herkys

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  64. I am going to the UI Rec Center three days a week to lift weights as well as walking to and from my car at work and walking our dogs whenever possible! I want to get a jump on Spring and Summer now.
    Jerri--Oops I Dropped It

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  65. I'm planning on fitting in more exercise out side of lunch time.

    Sara - Number Crunchers

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  66. As a team we are getting active and encouraging each other daily.
    Danielle
    X-Cookie Monsters

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  67. I am making an effort to stick to a regular work out schedule and getting two 10 minute walks in a day
    Susan - Transpharmers

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  68. I am doing the same workouts as one of my team members and it's fun to talk about how they are not the most fun things to do but we get it done anyway.
    Jamie - Health Beets

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  69. I am going to get back on my elliptical 30 minutes a day. My team captain is really great at motivating me and inviting me to work out over lunch with him and other co-workers. I feel good when I move more.
    Karen - Weapons of Mass Reduction

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  70. I am tracking all food and drinking more water. My treadmill is fixed so will be using it daily. We will meet periodically and discuss recipes, activies and just help each other stay motivated and on track.

    Becky - Rad Onc Rollers

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  71. The competition is a great way to get me out of the office for a walk at noon.

    Jeff - Team ESL

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  72. My goal is to be push myself to be more active at work as well as at home and to get my kids to be active along with me. My whole family is trying to be more aware of our food choices and making the better choice to eat healthy. My kids are participating in the Live Healthy Iowa competition at school too. I'm hoping that being a part of the Power Up team will give me the opportunity to meet new people and be active at the same time.

    Jennifer - Power Up

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  73. We are going to the rec center every day for exercise: no excuses. Food portions have been cut in half at meals and only one glass of wine is now allowed over dinner.
    Ed- SuperSaunders

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  74. I have a Fitbit to track my steps. Next week I will start a treadmill workout. I am a loyal Weight Watcher member!

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  75. As a team we are trying to be more aware of our eating and we are doing office yoga!
    Wendy-FLABuless

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  76. I am making sure I drink plenty of water during the day to stay hydrated!

    -Rachel from Rn, pHAtY, Rn

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  77. Weapons of Mass Reduction is ready! WMR will be using a variety of different strategies to get fit this year: FitBits to track our activities, involving our family members, utilizing healthy eating habits during office parties, and working out during the lunch hour.

    Whit - team captain of Weapons of Mass Reduction

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  78. Husband and wife team. We have a goal to exercise 4-5 x week at Core Fitness
    for 30-40 minutes, right after work. Cooking healthy meals at home. We have ground turkey burgers last night, delicious.
    Jane Team Caption of GRE

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  79. We are walking 3-4 times a week at the field house. Scheduling times to work out together at the rec center. #nevergiveup

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  80. I am re-committing myself to FXB, going to the gym 6X/week plus using the treadmill at home.
    Helen from TakeAHike

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  81. Making a conscious effort to increase my activilty level whenever I can and paying closer attention to what I eat.
    Melissa - Rockin' Babies

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  82. By tracking my progress online I am motivated to keep going! Using phone apps is also very helpful and convenient!
    Miriam--Pretty Little Liars

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  83. I am so excited to be working with a great group of motivated ladies!!

    Ann - Rock 'n' babies

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  84. Teams Weapons of Mass Reduction, Thighsman Trophies and Fit Bottom Girls should get some sort of prize for creativity! The old me would suggest donuts. The new me would still suggest donuts, I’d just have to spend an extra 30 minutes on the treadmill to make up for it.

    Your creativity rocks, folks. Thanks!

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    1. Watch for it...in a few weeks a vote for best team name will be happening!!! Nice work on all the fun names!

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  85. Adding my team name since I forgot it with my comment way up above...
    Heidi - The Accountables

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  86. Our team members are making plans to work out together to keep everyone accountable!

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  87. Melanie - Elegant Eight. I am looking forward to participating in this program with a great group of ladies! Bring it on!! :)

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  88. Going to elliptical/cross train and work back up to running 30-40 miles a week. Planning to run another half marathon this spring/summer!
    Emily - Beast Mode beauties

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  89. We are holding each other accountable when working together on our unit. I bought a fitbit so there's no reason I shouldn't log 10,000 steps every day!
    Lindsay - Beast Mode Beauties

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  90. You can accomplish much more as a group. Having that extra support and inspiration will allow our team rock 'n' babies to succed with weight loss, and healthier lifestyle that we can maintain after the 10 weeks. Melanie S.

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  91. We are encouraging each other to reach Level "10" every day!

    Cass - HCIS Waist Removal

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  92. Making moving more fun and doing it daily. Our team The Bestist, Referral Specialists, will be making healthier eating choices. Peggy V.

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  93. Some team members are trying new fitness classes. I am creating a regular schedule for attending boxing class. I usually take it easy on the weekends, so I will make an effort to take 11,000 or more steps on the weekend days.

    Allyn - Endorphin Hawks

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  94. I love to walk and especially outside. I am trying to do at least 3.5 miles a day. I have a treadmill for those days it is slick or below zero! When I am around the house I am cleaning a lot to keep moving. And in the evening when I am watching tv I do situps and other strengthening exercises.
    Chris - Endorphin Hawks

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  95. Team No Soup For You is doing 2 hotlaps every time there is a bathroom break. It's amazing how something so simple add so much more activity\steps to your day - Jessica Church

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  96. Our team is trying to manage our weight and get more active! Everyday we support each other by sharing our stories, offer helpful tips(working out or cooking) and remind each other to log! We got this! :)
    Denaya Brown
    X-Cookie Monsters

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  97. When signing up with LHI, I picked a 5K fitness plan to do. So far it has been going well. I am on the Best Eye Can Be team which is a team from the Eye Clinic. Our Team Captain, Pat Koffron has been organizing this for a few years now. Thanks Pat! This year the team has decided to "walk to Denver". Since one of our teammates daughter lives in Denver and is expecting in 10 weeks, our goal is to walk there before the baby is born! - Michelle Popham

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  98. Our team is Radical Reducers and we are all encouraging each other to take the stairs, walk more, go to an exercise class, work out at the gym and eat healthier. We are swapping recipes and talking about all the possibilities of new ways to be healthy. A couple of us are making it a competition, which is good motivation for me!
    Lisa L.

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  99. Our team leader directed us to the office yoga link: http://hr.uiowa.edu/event/office-yoga. Where there is not a lot of time in a give day, this is GREAT! We did it in tandum in the office earlier this week.

    Lori, Team FLABuLess

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  100. Question--We are having a debate in our department about whether we can track the minutes it takes us to walk to classrooms to teach. Getting to some of the buildings from our offices takes 20 min of walking. I guess you could take a bus to some of the classroom buildings, but it would take much longer to get there. Some say yes; count the walking. Others say no; walking to class is part of the daily routine and doesn't count. Thoughts?

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    1. I count any intentional activity. So if you are choosing to walk instead of bus, then it absolutely counts!

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  101. Our team members encourage each other by going on group walks at lunch, when possible. We plan to have a group exercise activity or class at some point, and a smoothie day half way through the challenge. Andrea - Fat Free on G.A.C.

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  102. We are keeping things fun and competitive within our department (we have two teams). Our coach is always sending us motivating emails and ideas. I'm just trying to restart my health and eat better and move more!
    Beth-Burning Lipids

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  103. I'm running more and practicing pilates as a cool down. In my free time standing at work, I do a few barre moves as well.

    -Abby, Die Lard

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  104. Decreasing my daily intake of chocolate is a full-time goal for me.
    How will I meet this goal? Simple- live in a box... with the lid taped shut!
    Seriously... take one day at a time and enjoy it without needing to inhale chocolate so quickly that it doesn't even touch the taste bud area of my tongue.

    Barbara, Die Lard

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  105. Fitness classes at Field House and CRWC!

    Andrea, Pretty Little Liars

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  106. Our team is working on increasing activity any way possible and taking walking breaks during the day.

    Jessie, Potluckers Anonymous

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  107. I've started putting a little more heart into my workouts and adding a little bonus activity each day such as taking the stairs from lower level to 5th floor for an afternoon break to fill up my water bottle. Adding this additional daily activity has really boosted my energy!
    Joleen, RadOnc & Rollers

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  108. Riding my bike to work.

    Scott - Active Individuals Squad

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  109. I'm trying to eat healthier and walk more during lunch.

    Jason, Roaming Gnomes

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  110. I have been riding my bike, making healthy food choices and beginning training for a 5K!
    Lori S. of team F.L.A.S.H. - Fit Ladies Always Stay Healthy

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  111. I am doing from Couch to 5K and hope to go on to 5K to 10K by the end of this challenge. I am finding that by starting this program that I have more energy, want to eat healthier, and just feel better about myself! Looking forward to this challenge with my team!

    Susan of MOR Hawkeyes

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  112. Our team leader does a good job of encouraging team members to stay active, exercise, and stay involved with Live Healthy. He provides periodic updates of how we're doing and has offered to help each of us meet our personal goals.

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  113. Our team leader does a good job of encouraging team members to stay active, exercise, and stay involved with Live Healthy. He provides periodic updates of how we're doing and has offered to help each of us meet our personal goals.

    Chad of IIHR-IFC-IGS-1

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  114. I am challenging myself to 10,000 steps a day and tracking my food in My Fitness Pal. --Amanda of Weapons of Mass Reduction.

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  115. We are competing with two other teams with-in our department. Everyone seems to enjoy the extra motivational engery and the good team spirts.
    Rebecka of X-Cookie Monsters

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  116. Nilza-Elegant Eight:

    I'm excited to be a part of a team. I think this will help me be accountable instead of just doing things on my own which is harder sometimes. I'm already starting to see the weight come off and I want to start being active again.

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  117. Our team is split between different buildings, so we don't get to do team activities together usually, but our team captain is great about motivating us through emails!

    -Sue, Team Crush

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  118. My teammates and I are exercising together and texting one another even on snow days to ensure that the others are still exercising!

    --Brianne from "Spinning Ballerinas"

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  119. I am committing to a new stretching and exercise routine at home several mornings per week. -- Fran from Roaming Gnomes

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  120. Goal: lose 5 pounds through walking and not snacking after evening meal. --Marge A-Weigh We Go

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  121. Let's go Accountables! Anyone up for 'walking the steps'? - Karlyn, the Accountables

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  122. I am closely watching what I eat and drink. I even completely eliminated soda pop from my diet. -- Tom from the Accountables

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  123. Getting more active.- Ashley, Healthy Herkys

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  124. Our team tries to find group exercise activities to help encourage and motivate each other. - Kanya, DERM-OTO

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  125. We keep each other accountable for logging our minutes of activity, and we remind each other that it's important to "get our steps in" each day. Every little bit helps!
    -Haley, Herky's Hustling Honeys

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  126. I know I'm 27 minutes late for the deadline but wanted to add in! Our team plans to send weekly reminders of encouragement to stay active in whatever way that looks like! We also plan on doing some walking as a team! -Atalie, LWT- Des Moines

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  127. I have increased my activity and eat smaller portions. Angie--Walk the Walk

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  128. Supporting the fun and the activity. To recognition that movement is important.

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