Six Days to Go

I know that I have deserted the 100 day challenge concept but I thought I would check in as there are only SIX days to go.

I am amazed at the changes that have happened in the last 100 days, and I am blessed that some of you have found your own way to peace and joy by giving up the goal focused mentality.

However, I do miss the community that we built and wonder if there was a way of rallying together to help each other out without turning it into another challenge.

Any thoughts on how we could continue to support and encourage each other through another 100 days? Is there another approach?

As we all face the toughest time of the year with Christmas parties, family celebrations and holidays, it would be good to have somewhere to go when the going gets tough.

I am all ears.

Don't Panic - It's Under Control

Apparently Blogger thinks this blog might be 'spam' for some reason that is beyond me. I have requested a review so hopefully they realise how innocent we all are!!

Sorry for the inconvenience gang, but I'll get it sorted ♥

Day 91 Recap - Tomorrow the Pirates' Council

This is the last day of Phase One already! Check out what happens next at the Day 91 Recap. Get ready for the Pirates' Council. ♥

NEW - Skinny Bones Tally Board

As requested, I have set up a Skinny Bones Tally Spreadsheet in the side column. You should have received an invitation to edit this spreadsheet by email (except for those of you that I don't have an email for).

Edit the live spreadsheet in Google and the changes will show up here. It only refreshes every 5 minutes so you might not see your entry immediately. Let me know if you can't get in. You need to follow the link in the email (save it somewhere). Thanks for the great idea - it will make Phase One check in so much simpler now!

How Do I Track My Skinny Bones?

CathyC has asked how do you know if you get Bonus Bones and how do you track your total. Find the answers here Ask Katie - 100 Day Challenge - Tracking Bones?

The Bones Boss Speaks - When Do You Lose a Skinny Bone?

This is when you will NOT lose a bone for missing your goals

(1) Circumstances beyond your control aka life gets in the way
Examples
- you are sick
- your friend, mother, partner or child is sick and you have to take care of them
- you are injured
- you have to work late
- you are travelling or worse - camping
- when you have PMT
- your kitchen is being remodelled and you don't have any way to cook

(2) When you trade one goal for a better one
Examples
- you have sex instead of training
- you stay up late to help a friend
- you eat the burnt toast your daughter made you for mother's day
- you don't drink your water because you need to sit through a dentist visit without having to pee (not sure that is better?)

(3) When you change your priorities (and adjust your goals)
Examples
- when training 6 times a week is too exhausting so you add in an extra rest day
- when you discover you have dietary issues when you eat truck loads of vegetables so you cut back
- when eating low carb leaves you shattered or eating low fat makes you hungry so you adjust
- when you run out of time to get to all your goals so you just focus on the most important ones
- when when you find that writing articles is not as enjoyable as writing blog posts so you change your goal to "writing" every day.

You only lose a bone when you miss a goal if you
- gave up - couldn't be bothered - decided to quit - had a tantrum - got the shits - stopped fighting - wallowed in self pity - zoned out - forgot to show yourself respect.

As long as you have good intentions and try your hardest to make the best choices - then you are a success and your skinny bones remain intact.

This might help ... How do you know if you've failed?

Post Your Milestone Challenge and Get a Bonus Bone

Today's milestone is half way through Phase One. If you post the achievement you are most proud of over the past 5 days here, you have the chance of getting a bonus bone.

Each post now has a voting button - "give this 1x or 2x bonus bones". Rate your fellow team blogger's posts and the top ten posts (awarded the most bones) will recieve a bonus bone.

To keep this blog in a bit of order, please title your post
(your name) KatieP's Phase One Mid Point Challenge
and tag it with your name so people can search easily.

Now I'm off to post mine.

Join the Official Team - Sign Up Now

Because this challenge has taken off and there are more people than I can keep up with it would help me greatly if you could please fill in the sign up form (even if you are already on the team).

Then I will have everyone's email address, blog address and real name so I won't get confused. I will also be able to publish a complete list of who's who.

Thanks team - we're doing great!!

100 Day Challenge - the New Blog

Welcome Challenge Team

If you don't have permission to post please email me at thin-enough(at)optusnet.com.au and I will send you an invitation.

KatieP

Skinny Bones 100 Day Challenge - Q&A

What is the point of this challenge?
For 100 days we are committing to doing at least one thing every single day so that it becomes a good habit or NOT doing something to break a bad habit. As this is a health and fitness blog we are focused on getting fit, getting in shape and leading a healthier lifestyle. The concept of the Skinny Bones 100 Day Challenge.

How much does it cost?
It's FREE

What do I do if I make a mistake and miss one day? Have I failed? Do I have to start all over again?
Failing is a given on this challenge because no-one is perfect. You can f*ck up 10% of the time. We have this currency called Skinny Bones and you get 10 to start with. Any time you think you've 'failed' you have to convince the rest of the team that you deserve to sacrifice one of your bones. If you make it to the end of the challenge with at least one bone, you made it!

And the good thing is you can complete bonus tasks and get bonus bones. So if you are getting a bit low on bones you can get some back, or you can bank them for future disasters.

There are no re-starts because life is not a dress rehearsal - just keep going and you'll be making great progress.

Do I have to have a blog? Do I have to blog here?
No ... no blogging required - purely optional.

Why do you all swear so much?
Because we are Pirates!

Where do I sign up?
♥Join the Skinny Bones 100 Day Challenge

100 Days seems a long time -- I can barely go 2 weeks without stuffing up?
We have split the challenge into 10 Phases of 10 Days each. Each Phase has a set of bonus tasks, an invitation to post on a particular subject (the mid point challenge) and some other things I'm going to invent along the way. Check in is on day 90, 80, 70 etc. (we are counting down to 0).

Phase One -- X Marks the Spot -- set goals and track them
Phase Two -- Assembling the Crew -- recruit your support team
Phase Three -- Setting Sail -- leaving the past behind
Phase Four -- Stormy Weather -- when the going gets tough
Phase Five -- Mutiny -- your body and mind is rebelling
Phase Six -- Leaky Boat -- your motivation has drained away
Phase Seven -- Land Ahoy! -- the end is in sight
Phase Eight -- On Dry Land -- the hard part is over
Phase Nine -- Following the Map -- almost there
Phase Ten -- Finding the Treasure -- your reward awaits

What does that all mean??
I don't know -- let's find out together

What have I missed? Can I catch up?
If you missed Phase One -- Bonus Bones tasks = log your goals, comment on someone else's blog, post your achievements.

Are you all crazy? Do I have to do what you tell me?
Yes and No

Where do I sign up again?
♥Join the Skinny Bones 100 Day Challenge

But what if I ...........?
Leave your question in the comments and I'll get back to you.

Who are you anyway?
Find my proper blog at Thin Enough to go to the Gym? Love Ya Skinny Bones♥

What do you think I should eat?
Whatever you like ... now go fill in the goddamn form already