May 11

It's officially the midway point of this DietBet.

Two weeks down. Two weeks to go.

What is your plan for the next two weeks?

Commit to your plan by writing it down. Post in the comments, put it on a post it note, set a reminder on your calendar each day. Writing or typing up your plan/goal for the next two weeks will help you. Believing is achieving.

Also - don't forget the step challenge going on today. The target today is your normal daily step goal (or past seven day average) + an extra 750 steps. Do that then remember to come back tomorrow and comment on the Challenge Check In post.

I need to go grocery shopping!!! What are some staples you make sure you always have on hand to set yourself up for success?

**May 7 - May 8 Challenge Check In**

If you logged a minimum of 18,500 combined between Saturday and Sunday, then comment on this post.

From those who comment, I will select a winner at random. I will email this person (using the email address associated with his/her DietBet account). ONLY this person will need to provide verification of his/her steps in order to claim the prize. (*Please do not post pictures when you comment.)

This person will have 24 hours to reply with verification. If I don't hear back by then, the prize is forfeited. And a new winner will be chosen. The winner will be a choice between either DietBet credits (Credits may be used towards the bet payment of either a DietBet, WayBet or StepBet and are awarded immediately.), or an Amazon gift card (These are sent once all step challenge winners are identified after the DietBet ends.).

If you comment on this post, please be sure to check your email after the check in period ends!

You have until 9:30 am EST on May 10 to comment. After that, a winner will be chosen.

**May 4 Challenge Check In**

If you logged a minimum of 500 steps more than your normal daily goal or the average of the past seven days on May 4, please comment on this post.

From those who comment, I will select a winner at random. I will email this person (using the email address associated with his/her DietBet account). ONLY this person will need to provide verification of his/her steps in order to claim the prize. (*Please do not post pictures when you comment.)

You will also need to provide verification of your daily goal, or your seven day average - whichever you used to calculate your step total for the challenge.

This person will have 24 hours to reply with verification. If I don't hear back by then, the prize is forfeited. And a new winner will be chosen. The winner will be a choice between either DietBet credits (Credits may be used towards the bet payment of either a DietBet, WayBet or StepBet and are awarded immediately.), or an Amazon gift card (Gift cards are sent once all step challenge winners are identified after the DietBet ends.).

If you comment on this post, please be sure to check your email after the check in period ends!

You have until 9:30 am EST on May 6 to comment. After that, a winner will be chosen.

April 29

It's Friday - woohoo!

Generally, we think of Monday as a good day to really nail our nutrition and "stay on track." And the weekends are typically a time when we loosen up a little as our schedules are usually different, we're on the go more and may eat out, too.

A simple strategy to combat the yo-yoing of "starting over on Monday" is to treat Saturday/Sunday like you would a Monday. If you know you're going to be on the go on Saturday, then PLAN AHEAD.

1. Eating out?
No worries! Check the menu of the restaurant online (if possible) and plan what you're going to have. Go ahead and log it into your food tracker then plan the day around that meal.

2. On the go?
Bring snacks! Pack some cut up veggies/fruit, a protein bar, or other healthy snacks etc. If you have snacks with you, you're less likely to grab something while you're on the run.

3. Start with a healthy breakfast.
I find that if I start my day off with a nutritious and healthy breakfast that I am more likely to make good choices throughout the day.

4. WATER. WATER. WATER.
Aim to drink at least half of your body weight (in ounces) in water each day. (Example: 150 lbs = 75 ounces) Fill up your refillable bottle and sip while you're out running errands, attending kids' sports, etc.

5. Stay active!
Don't forget the step challenge going on this weekend, too. The target is to get in at least a combined total of 18,000 steps (That's the sum of your steps from Saturday and Sunday must be at least 18,000 steps.)

What's your best tip for the weekends?