Fitness & Health the beginning

One of my jobs currently is a Quality of Life Enhancement Specialist at Bose (aka Sales just don't tell anyone the first title sounds better). The company has created a challenge for their employees that the person who has the most points gets a small prize. Ever since I started this challenge I've been eating more, exercising more and using a few apps on my iPhone. One is a Nike app called Nike+ Running Essentially it Uses GPS to follow your running and tracks it along with time, distance and compares it with other runs you've done. The next one is Myfitnesspal this one is really cool it asks you a couple of preliminary questions like what you weigh, what kind of job you have and what your fitness goals are. After plugging in my info it told me I need to eat 3,000 calories a day (to gain five pounds in the next few weeks). Totally killer on me since I'm not used to eating that much but I've felt more energy along with a few other good effects of eating healthier food and exercising.

Anyway I thought the contest was a cool way to kick start your way to better health so I'll put up the way to count points per day to kick start your goals. (I've changed some things I thought should be added.

Participate in an activity for more than 20 mins (running, walking, gardening, surfing etc.): 2 Points
Have a friend or family member participate with you (add points per person): 1 Point
Sign up for a run or exercise class (martial arts, yoga, 5k) : 3 Points
Log your activity in MyFitnessPal for three consecutive days.: 2 Points
Any choice you actively make a Healthier decision (stairs instead of elevator, water instead of coffee, fruit instead of fries) 1 Point

Nutrition

Pack a Healthy meal for work.: 2 Points
Drink the recommended amount of water for yourself (use this Hydration Calculator) 1 Point


I've been doing this since about two weeks ago and I have 40 points so far try it and see what you get it can only help.



I've also purchased one of those Abmats and a Yoga mat I'll show you those when I receive them.