Who's up for the "Fit With It" challenge?

The warm weather is hopefully right around the corner and will STAY here in the NJ area! I'm so tired of the temperature change! With warm weather, many find it easier to get motivated on their fitness goals and make that change. Really, what better time?

Well I joined this challenge that my job is offering and want to see who is up for the challenge with me! The challenge will have you eat healthier, get active, reduce stress, get rest and take personal YOU time. It's a 6-week plan to practice healthy behaviors, introducing 1 behavior weekly. By the end of the 6 weeks, it should be a lifestyle change. We are doing it in phases, which makes it easier. Here is a brief run down of the weeks:

Week 1 - Eat 5! Starts with one behavior, eating 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

Week 2 - Move 30! You continue with the 5 servings of fruits and vegetables and add an additional behavior, moving for 30 minutes each day.

Week 3 - Take 10! Add on 10 minutes each day for stress reduction and time for yourself

Week 4 - Sleep 7! Add on 7 hours of sleep each night.

Week 5 - Fiber 25! Add on eating 25 grams of fiber or more each day.

Week 6 - Repeat the previous week.

For those who want to join me, here is Week 1's Eat 5 challenge that begins on Monday:

Week 1: Eat 5

You have only 1 task, that is to eat 5 servings fruits and vegetables every day. You should mix it up by making sure some of the servings come from green vegetables. Avoid extra calories by substituting a fruit or vegetable for a less healthier food choice such as soda or dessert. One serving is equal to any of the amounts listed below.

• 1 medium piece of fruit
• 3/4 cup of 100% fruit juice
• 1/2 cup of chopped, cooked, raw or canned vegetables
• 1 cup of raw leafy vegetables

More great ways to get the fruits and veggies in:

• juicing (1 of my fav's: carrot, apple, beet, ginger)
• smoothies mixed w/greek yogurt, if you need to sweeten, use agave or honey
• veggie frittata (you KNOW I had to plug the frittata!)
• fruit mixed in with your veggie salad

Be sure to stop by next Friday, to get details on Week 2 - Move 30 challenge.