Our BASIC-5 Challenge last month was a huge success in that all of us who participated (regardless of our final score) stretched ourselves in one area or another.  It was only 5 basic-healthy habits for only 5 days, but it was not as easy as we had thought it would be.  I want to share a few reflections from the experience in hopes that it will help all of us in moving forward.

Lessons Learned:

Life Happens

Sometimes even the best laid plans get interrupted and have to be delayed.  That is life.  There is no need to beat ourselves up over it.  We simply have to keep moving forward and try not to stay derailed any longer than necessary. 

Weaknesses Show Up 

Just because we set out with a determined plan, doesn’t mean our weaknesses go away.  As a matter of fact, they show up everyday just to taunt us.  Hopefully the challenge taught us a little about which weaknesses have a stronger pull and need to be dealt with a little more intentionally and sternly.

Friends Help 

Many challengers told me how helpful it was to know that we were all in this together.  It’s good to have a support system when trying to develop new habits.  We are not designed to do life alone.

Healthy Feels Better 

While healthy choices aren’t always easy and sometimes make us feel deprived, healthy does feel better in the long run.  Many challengers commented on how alert and energized they felt during the challenge instead of sluggish and tired.

It’s Not All or Nothing 

The fit lifestyle is all about balance.  We do not have to be all in to see and feel results!!  And we certainly shouldn’t give up and throw in the towel on everything just because we’re struggling in one area or one day.

We Can Make Time 

With a little forethought and planning, it doesn’t really take that much time to make healthier choices.  Read those keywords again: forethought and planning.

Guilt Doesn’t Belong Here

We do not have to feel guilty about prioritizing our health as long as we keep a good balance in mind.  We obviously can’t ignore the needs of our loved ones while completely focusing on our own.  That would produce guilt in the other direction.  So, we need to do what we can for our health in the season we’re in by navigating around our responsibilities and lose the guilt altogether.  Guilt does nothing but produce stress and that does not belong in a healthy lifestyle. 

So What’s Next? 

Select 1-2 Areas to Work on at a Time

That doesn’t mean to tackle the hardest ones first.  Sometimes it’s better to conquer the easier ones first.  That will give you a sense of accomplishment and help give you the strength to deal with the next level.

Set Specific Personal Goals

Try making your own customizable checklist or scorecard.  It can even change as your goals change.  I have even made you a printable blank score sheet (like the one we used in the challenge) that you can fill in for yourself.  

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Join Friends on the Journey

Life is easier with friends – whether in person or through social media.  To help with this, I have decided to keep our challenge FaceBook Group open and just roll it over to a followmefit group.  I’m hoping we can use this private space to share ideas, challenge, and encourage each other in our fitness journey.  To encourage sharing within our comfort zone, I am keeping it to females only.  Any of my, or your, female friends are welcome to join if they are interested and can opt out at any time.  Feel free to invite those you think would be interested. 

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If you want to dive a little deeper with recommendations in the specific challenge areas, take a peek at our Challenge Wrap-Up Zoom session..

I totally think we can all find our own version of #FitLife if we just keep on trying.  We are not alone.  We are in this together!!

June Boot Camp:

• Wed, June 2nd – June Camp starts Live in the gym at the Life Center
• Tues, June 1st – Cyber’s Zoom & YouTube Links will go out. If you need links, make sure I receive your payment or an email letting me know you’re planning on participating so you’ll get them on time. (May’s links will be good until after our first June Zoom session)
• Week of June 14th – 17th – No Boot Camp (Live or Cyber). Price has been prorated. See below. Feel free to use the Pay-as-you-go button to do additional prorating if you have travel plans this summer.  Don’t get out of the habit.  Come when you can.

Boot Camp Registration:

All new campers must register before their first Live or Online session.

Existing campers do not have to register again. I have your information on file and your payment will serve as a confirmation for this camp.

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Boot Camp Live

Mon & Wed @ the Life Center. Bring your own mat.

• 5:30am Fit Camp – 45 min
• 7:30am Fit Camp – 45 min
• 9am BASIC30 – 30 min.

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Cyber Camp 

Thurs via Zoom -or- Anytime via YouTube

• 7:30am Boot Camp – 45 minutes
• 9am BASIC30 – 30 minutes

If you’d like to see what a BASIC30 class/video looks like from home, just hit this link and give it a try.  http://tiny.cc/BASIC30.

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Full Access 

Includes access to both Boot Camp Live at the Life Center and Cyber Camp (Zoom sessions and video access to use anytime) and can be used for any time slot.

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Pay as You Go

• Live (1-3 classes): $10/ per class
• Live (4+ classes): 4-5=$35, 6=$40, 7=$45
• Cyber: $8/ per class (does not include video access)

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Other Payment Options: Cash, Check, Card, Cash App, paypal.me/followmefit, Venmo, Google Pay, & Zelle.

Package payments must be made in advance and are only good for the month of the Boot Camp for which they were purchased. Cyber Camp payment must be received 24 hours in advance to ensure receiving Zoom links in time for class. All links will be sent via email.