Featured accomplishment
I convinced my mom to start replacing the sour cream on her potato with greek yogurt !
9 months ago
Challenge Yourself
Challenges are small steps you can take toward living a more natural, healthy life. Accept a challenge, log your progress, and watch your successes add up to positive change!
How does it work?
- Take on adventures ranging from nutrition and fitness changes to greener, more natural, habits.
- Log your progress on accepted challenges.
- Track your success at living a healthier, more natural life.
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January 26, 2009
Trek your food home
Shopping for foods at the local farmers’ market not only gets you outside, it lends itself to lots of walking and carrying – in short, great exercise! The next time you go shopping, challenge yourself to bring a backpack to the farmers’ market and...
January 19, 2009
Coast on snow
Snow, speed, and simple pleasure — for many, sledding is childhood. This winter, challenge yourself to journey someplace snowy for at least one day of good old-fashioned sledding. _Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine._...
January 20, 2009
Be nimble and quick
Agility is often overlooked as an important part of fitness. When you increase yours, you’ll find that athletic games become all the more rewarding. You’re much more likely to respond faster. Today, challenge yourself to put your muscles to the test â...
January 15, 2009
Be a puddle jumper
Whether you’re leaping over a puddle or aiming to make a big splash, puddle jumping is a childhood pleasure that never gets old. If it's wet outside, challenge yourself to don your rain boots and leap over – or into – every puddle you spot. _Always...
January 14, 2009
Glide across ice
Lively, exhilarating and even romantic, ice-skating is fun no matter what your skill level. Don’t live in a cold climate? No problem: Manmade rinks abound, and with music and games as part of the package, you’ll have a grand time. Plus, it’s great...
January 06, 2009
Pick up sticks
Have a fireplace? Rather than buying all your wood at the supermarket, why not try gathering a little too? Wood gathering is a great way to get out and moving during winter, especially with family and friends. Walking, bending and picking up twigs...
January 12, 2009
Drink and stair
Here’s a party idea: Keep track of how many holiday drinks you have whenever you attend a party. Then, the next day, climb one flight of stairs for each beverage. Today, try out this idea during your day. Every time you drink something other than...
January 09, 2009
Build a snowman
What do a carrot nose, and two eyes made out of coal mean to you? If the answer is, something you haven’t done in years, it’s time for a change! Today, challenge yourself to escape to snowy parts and build the best snowman ever. _Always consult a...
January 30, 2009
Make fitness a to-do
How often does exercise rate your daily to-dos? Is it just something you hope to fit in after you’ve accomplished everything else? Today, start by challenging yourself to keep to your regular standards – or raise them – by adding your exercise goal...
December 30, 2008
Declare your fitness intentions
Worried about sticking to your regimen this season? Make sure your family and friends know about your goals ahead of time so they can help you work toward them. People will be much more likely to encourage you if you make it clear how important your...
