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  • Challenge #1

    3 January 2011
    || 16 comments
    || Sara

    Challenge #1

    If you follow only ONE challenge over the next 6 weeks this one would have to be it….

    Here is a list of liquids that are ALLOWED to enter the body

    1. Water and lots of it (2-3L of water a day) Feel free to add fresh lemon to the water for some extra zing and as a toxin flush
    2. Tea- all flavours, kinds and varieties.  Most importantly take them black
    3. Coffee-  again, black
    4. Club soda, Perrier, Pellegrino…or any Sparkling water that isn’t flavoured with juice (0 calories)
    5. Almond Milk (Unsweetened Almond Breeze is my choice)
    6. Crystal light (only if absolutely necessary)

    Yes, that’s right no more double doubles at Tim Hortons or your favourite Starbucks, calorie laden delicious dessert in a cup, or even juice!  Here is an interesting article for you to read with regards to the WORST drinks to consume and their comparisons to food… are you guilty of having any of these drinks on a regular basis??

    http://organic.wonderhowto.com/blog/20-worst-drinks-america-0116436/

    This first challenge is actually very simple and I believe we’re being pretty thoughtful here by saying that you can STILL have coffee, you can STILL have tea, you can STILL have carbonated beverages…  let’s start to train our minds in enjoying the EXACT same pleasures (such as caffeine) minus the SUGAR… Hey, and if soda(pop) is your downfall, just have a tea for the caffeine and a Perrier for the bubbles. (I can say this with absolution as I love pop but, I have trained myself to enjoy the substitutions!!)

    OH and by the way, you may have a setback or 2 when it comes to drinking the “allowable” drinks.  It’s understandable, especially when friends, co-workers and family are so used to you doing things a certain way BUT, it’s time to tell them you’ve changed… for the better!!  Get focused and ONLY have liquids from the list provided above.

    Remember, in order to get your ballots for the week and the chance to WIN a free 6 week ChicBoxing session AND a pair of focus pads, you need to write on our facebook page and tell us how it’s going for you.

    Have fun making new drink choices:-)

    OH and look forward to some beverage tips over the week!

    Sara and the ChicBoxing Team


Comments
  • Linda Wilson January 3, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    I am very impressed with your first challenge. Being healthy and fit should be everyone’s goal. You go gurl!

  • Joan Kelso January 3, 2011 at 10:19 pm

    First Challenge and First day – success. I have been drinking black coffee for years. I went without milk first and then sugar. You can do it!

    • Sara January 5, 2011 at 8:19 am

      That’s actually a great way to wean off milk and sugar. In this challenge, those that drink coffee can still take milk, as long as it’s almond milk but should get rid of the sugar!! If they’re absolutely desparate for sugar, they can try the sugar substitutes out!

  • Nancy January 5, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    This is an easy challenge as this is what & how I drink it daily !!!

  • Michelle January 5, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    I love the tea and carbonated water idea!! Over the past few months I’ve been able to teach myself to enjoy milk in my coffee instead of cream, not a huge step, but it’s a start. Looks like I’m going cold turkey with this challenge.

    • Sara January 6, 2011 at 3:03 pm

      Michelle, try almond milk!!!

  • jenn January 6, 2011 at 8:32 am

    I don’t drink coffee, so this challange is an easy one! I love water!!

    • Sara January 6, 2011 at 3:03 pm

      Yay water!! Try a bit of lemon to give your organs an extra flush:-) Any other bevvies that you can’t live without??

  • Leigh-Anne Best January 6, 2011 at 10:27 am

    I’m on vacation at the moment, but always up for a challenge. It won’t be hard to drink lots of water, especially in the tropics. 🙂

    • Sara January 6, 2011 at 3:04 pm

      Have an awesome time on your vacation Leigh-Anne. Are you going alcohol free? Amazing if you are!

  • Karen January 7, 2011 at 7:30 am

    Again, our family does not consume tea or coffee. I think my biggest downfall would be the juice or crystal light. I just hate water, it’s so plain.

    • Sara January 7, 2011 at 11:40 am

      Hey Karen- try lemon or lime in your water to give it some tasty flavour! Also, you can have crystal light, I just don’t recommend it instead of water (which I know lots of people think it’s ok!)

  • Kimberly January 7, 2011 at 9:44 pm

    I love water with or without lemon or lime! I just don’t drink enough of it most days especially at work when it is crazy busy and I don’t have time to sip water. The only tea that I take with milk is orange pekoe but I can do without that and stick with herbals only as I drink them black all the time. This sounds like the start of a great challenge!!

    • Sara January 7, 2011 at 10:03 pm

      Thanks Kim, sounds like you’re going to do well too!! Keep up your positive attitude and it will be a breeze!

  • Karen Wilson January 10, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    Week 1 has been great for watching what
    liquids I put into my body. The hardest
    Part has been going without milk in my tea.
    I tried the almond milk in my morning smoothies
    and it’s pretty good!
    Looking forward to next week’s challenge!

    • Sara January 10, 2011 at 9:44 pm

      Awesome Karen!! Did you try almond milk in your tea? That would be ok…

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