Challenge day! Week 1

I've always considered drinking water to be a very important part of the journey to health. I know that i have 4 kidney stones but they haven't bothered me yet and i think drinking water really has kept them at bay :)

Here is some interesting information on what drinking water can do for weight loss!

So my challenge for you and i this week is to drink water daily and keep track of how much you drink if you can. From reading other blogs, weight watchers etc. they usually recommend 8 cups of water a day. Now i know some of you drink a lot more than that so this will be easy but some of us have a harder time getting it in. 


Maybe put a slice of lemon, lime or even orange in to help you drink more. I've even heard of restaurants putting a slice of cucumber in :) I usually make a deal with myself. If i want a tea or coffee no problem but i must drink a glass of water first! That's definitely helps me. Any other tips??

Just e-mail me at watrmlon@gmail.com on Saturday December 11 and let me know how the challenge went for you! You just need to tell me how many days you managed to chug your water, if you don't want to tell me how much that is up to you  :) I will post the results next Sunday as well as the next challenge.

These challenges are just to remind us of the small things that can add up to help us stay healthy.

Nobody has to do the challenges every week unless they want to. Just join in the ones you'd like to participate in!

These are my fellow bloggers (they all have awesome blogs) that have let me know they'd like to participate. Feel free to visit their blogs! Just click on their names. Theresa i don't think has one but i'm so glad she is doing these challenges with us.

Debbie who posts pictures of her weight watchers journal and gives me a lot of ideas
Karla who i just plain adore
Ann will be joining me in the challenges in the new year! She is one busy lady right now.
Shane who will join us in food and exercise challenges but really doesn't want to do the girly stuff, i don't blame him! Oh and he constantly reminds me just how important family is :)
Sheilagh who is brave enough to trust me that i won't do anything that she wouldn't be able to participate in.
Michele encouraged me to get on my bike and feel the wind in my hair
Cammy may be joining us now and then, we'd love to have you join anytime
Jen my wonderful daughter who faithfully reads my blog (actually i think she just likes to know what i'm up to)
Kelly whose workouts constantly motivate me
Mrs. D who is a relatively new blogger and definitely well on her way to a healthier life
KellyNY who never gives up and has the most awesome workouts!
Jennifer she rocks :)
Phil who runs circles around me with his workouts and will hopefully be joining us in the new year
Anne who at times keeps me sane :) And has always been there for me through thick and thin!!
Dawn who is my secret sister i swear!
Lynn who i'd love to be able to sit down and have coffee with (or maybe tea)
Theresa who doesn't have a blog but is welcome to join us :)
Betty who is going through a rough time but is stronger than she knows
Cassie who has just joined us-Welcome :)
Me :) 2011 is definitely going to be my best year!!

Thank you guys for not making me do this on my own :)

Next Sunday i'll post my results and your results and offer a new challenge!

Hope you have a great week and bottoms up.