This morning I signed up to participate in the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award + Challenge. It dovetails nicely with my training plan for the 1/2 Marathon, so I figured why not. Through the challenge website you can log your progress and track your goals. The program requirements for adults age 18 years and older are:
- Physical activity. You need to be active 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, for 6 out of 8 weeks. As an alternative, you can count your daily activity steps using a pedometer (goal: 8,500).
- Healthy eating. Each week, you’ll also focus on a healthy eating goal. There are eight to choose from, and each week you will add a new goal while continuing with your previous goals. By the end of the six weeks, you’ll be giving your body more of the good stuff it needs.
Right now I just need to create the healthy habits of going to the gym 5 days a week and watching what I eat a little better than before. My Ride-Walk-Rest schedule gets me moving 5 days a week, so that's right on point. This week my food goal is to drink water instead of a sugary liquid.
Now... if I can just remember to fill out the tracker. LOL!
Are you looking to create some healthy habits? Why not join me and sign up for the PALA+ yourself!?
