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Our 5 Week Fall Challenge: “Living and Active”
It’s time for another CHALLENGE and what better time to do it than when we are getting back to school and in the swing of things! Every time I consider a challenge, I am so overwhelmed. There a thousand ways to slice it, and I end up over my head with dreams for you all….but…
God is good and one day in church, we were reading in Hebrews and came upon 4:12.
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
It hit me square between the eyes and gave me the inspiration to start this challenge: “Living and Active”. My goal and passion is to get you into God’s Word which holds the keys to getting us Living & Active!
Here are the challenge basics:
Physical:
Many of you are already in an awesome routine with your workouts, so I want you to keep that up. But for those of you who need a little guidance, I’m here to help! I will provide a set of workouts you can do from your home (or take to the gym!) All you need are one or two sets of weights, an exercise band (similar to this), and a big exercise ball. These are great basics to build your home gym. They are also fairly cheap! Most of these exercises will be derived from my New Move Mondays, but I also may add a few new routines, too!
CHALLENGE GOAL: Exercise (with your routine or mine) 4 days a week for the 5 weeks we are in it. (25 minutes is minimum time)
Spiritual:
My faith lays the groundwork for everything I do and the upkeep of my body and health is included in that! So I want to take us through some key principles to get us “living and active” in both our physical and spiritual lives. I’ll provide a small devotional and insight to each principle along with a challenge for us to consider each week. Scripture memorization is also a great discipline, so we will be adding that on too! (I call that our “Soul Food”)
CHALLENGE GOAL: Memorize the new weekly verse/Soul Food (as well as maintaining prior weeks) and do the key challenge.
**A Bonus: For those of us who have children, we are going to be praying these same key principles into their lives!
Accountability:
This all is great, but if we don’t have accountability, then chances are we won’t stick with it. I have a few ways this is going to happen:
- Facebook: Periodically through the week, I will check in with you who are a part of this. This is your chance to check in, ask questions, claim victories, express frustrations etc. so make sure you “like” me on facebook!
- Twitter: I’ll be doing the same thing on twitter with hashtag #livingandactive. Follow me there!
- Weekly Link-Up: If you are a blogger, this is your chance to write about your journey! Every Monday, I’ll provide a link up for you to write about how you did that past week. You can include healthy recipes, or exercises you like, or the victories and valleys. Set your own goals and measurements. Detail your specific daily diet and what you will be avoiding or adding. This is your place to make it your own! (If you don’t have a blog, you can join us in the comment section, letting us know how you are doing!)
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And guess what? This time I have a prize package! (All the goodies still being added up so I’ll share later!) For those of you who are 100% on the scripture memorization and exercising 4/7 days a week during this 5 week period, you’ll get a chance at winning the package!
We officially start next Monday, but you have some things to do now!
1.) Grab the button below, add to your blog and link-up a post telling me that you are in! (or just comment below)
2.) Grab a friend, sister, daughter, roommate…whoever…and ask them to join us! (HINT: Headstart to Key Principle #1!)
3.) Pray through your commitment! I want you to really be successful over these 5 weeks. If this is a bad season in life for you, then maybe this isn’t the time to join as it would leave you more discouraged than encouraged. But if you need a kick in the rear, get focused, dust off those weights or gym membership card and let’s get going!
So, are you with me? Make sure you are receiving these posts in your email box (sign up at the top of the page!) so that you don’t miss a thing! If you have any questions, fire away! I know this is a lot of info, so please contact me!
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I’m in!!!! I may few limitations due to procedure I’m having but I’ll do all I can then make up for lost time when given ok. I’m planning to keep all workout and emails, doing something twice makes it stick better
thanks Clare!!!!
I’m in. Thank u
This is just what I need. Thanks for being there!
I’m in. Thank you for providing this.
I’m committed 2 this Challenge, I’m just not computer savy and thus not quite sure how 2 fill out the “Linky” info. But I wanna join. I’m ready 4 a LIFE change n sooooooo many ways. GOD Bless, Tammy
I look forward to starting this challenge. I’ve really been struggling to find motivation to get exercising, I think this will help me a lot. Thanks for the challenge!
I’m in. Thanks for hosting. I think this is what I need to stay motivated during this soon to be busy season of back to school.
I had leg surgery in July and my cast comes off this Friday (Finally!) So I will be joining all of you on Monday!
I’m in….looking forward to some new motivation!!!
I am in too! Thank you for this challenge. I really need it.
I’m in! Thank you, Claire! Will create a blog and link it up!
I’m going to give it a TRY!!! Thanks Clare!!
I am in, and excited.
Clare,
Count me in as well. I am in need of some motivation to loose the 35 pounds on my frame as I get older, it is harder to do. Definately need some motivation and accountability.
I am in!! This is so what I need right now.
I’m in. I look forward to the challenge.
This sounds like what I really need right now! I am very excited about the spiritual component…thank you!
So in!! Going to start a FB group for my friends to keep us all accountable, so excited! This is just what I needed and was looking for!!
I’m in! I am excited to join this challenge! I am ready to improve my physical AND spiritual health~ thank you Clare for doing this!!!!
I am in and very excited!!
I’m in. Thanks for providing this challenge, and for encouraging & motivating us all. My husband wants to take the challenge with me as well
I’m in. Can’t wait!
Sounds great, Clare!
How does the linky work? I’m having trouble with it. Would love to write about your challenge and blog about the experience.
Rachel, Click the “enter here” link above and fill out the asteriked areas. If you have a blog, you will enter it there and then each week, create and link to a post that gives an update on how you did for the week! But for now, you can just put your blog address!! I hope that helped…if not, let me know!
i am in !!!!! i need this badly .thank you
I am committed! I have a stubborn 10 lbs left to lose (30 down already!) so I hope this will help me get there! I also need to work on making daily Scripture time so this will get me started on that, too. I’m excited!
I’m excited to join in!
Can I join??? i would love to be a part of this!!
I’m in! So glad you are doing this.
I am in!!!! Is there more I need to do other than leave a post or comment? Thank you!!!!!
You are good, Nicole! EAch Monday, you will want to come back here and check in with how you did!! (Make sure you are receiving the posts via email, too!)
This may be just what I need to get back into my jeans by fall. Thank you—I’m in!!
I’m not on FB, so hopefully I can follow all this on twitter.
Yea for this challenge!! I am in need of accountability & motivation to get moving again! Count me in!
Excited to start on Monday.
Looking forward to joining in on the challenge!
Challenge Accepted!
I am so in. I’m ready and needing the accountability and hopefully it will kick start me into a more regular routine.
Yeah! I’m in and looking forward to this challenge. Thanks, Claire!
You only do the linky thing if you have a blog, right? And I mispelled your name above, sorry! : )
Technically, yes, however I’ve seen a few folks put their facebook picture and link that. I guess there really isn’t a right or wrong way!
And no problem about the name!! I’m used to it!
Clare
Looking forward to the challenge. It could be just what I need as I feel like I am lacking direction with my health and fitness lately.
I’m in:) pls let me know what else I need to do
Nothing for now! Make sure you check back next week for the challenge and further instructions. (And be sure to sign up for the posts to go into your email!)
Clare
Im in! I’m so excited about this. I need the accountability and motivation in both areas!
Count me in! I’m excited about this challenge and love your ministry!
I’m in!! Looking forward to it!
Im excited about this challenge ! I too need to dig into the scripture more when it comes to staying healthy and keeping my body holy
. After all our bodies are Gods temple for him to dwell and one command is to keep them holy and to honor God. 1 Cor 6 19-20 
This sounds like fun! I always love challenging my workouts! I have been doing real good all summer with workouts! It makes me feel so good mentally, physically, and spiritually! Thanks for what you do!
I’m in and ready for the challenge.
I am SO in! Just what I’ve been needing!
I’m in, thanks for a challenge I can get into!
I’m in! Thanks for the challenge and wisdom
I definitely am ready for an autumn challenge – spiritually and physically!
This is a great challenge! Thanks for posting!! I’m in!
I am in!!!! So excited to get started! And glad I have this week to get my son in his school routine (and my daughter and me too) before we start!!!! Thanks so much for providing this.
Would love to join !
Yay! So excited for this!
I am in! This is just what I needed!
Sounds just like I need!! Count me in!
I am in. With school started I have new schedule that can fit exercise. I am so excited!
This is very timely. I have been battling my weight issues over 20 years. I feel the Lord has recently revealed to me that I feel I have to lose weight for someone else instead of just doing it for myself. I am praying that through this God will change me ans show me that I am worth it and that I will do this for myself and be the woman He created me to be. I would greatly appreciate the prayers of anyone who reads this comment. I really want to be free.
Thank you!
Will be praying for you, Candy!
Clare
I’ll be praying as well.
I’m in!! Looking forward to this! I had an exercise partner/motivation friend, but she is 8 months pregnant and has lost her “motivation!”
I’m totally in!! This is so awesome and I am truly blessed to have been lead to this challenge. Can’t wait to start!!
Count me in!! Great idea
Just saw this on pinterest. I need a challenge to get me moving. I am happily joining in
I’m in
This will be great!!!!
I’m in! I’m so ready for fall and a fun challenge!
I’m in. It means adding 1 more workout per week. Looking forward to exercising my brain too. Haven’t memorized much Scripture since I was a student….
Yeah, just what I needed when I was ready.
Sounds like fun!
I’m in! I’m ready for the 10th!
I am in, Claire! I am committed to making some changes in my life right now. I am a twitter follower so I’ll do the journey on there. FB drains me!
Blessings,
Shannon C
I am definitely in. I am so excited about the scripture memorization b/c I have been wanting to work on this for awhile now!
Can’t wait to get started. I’m just wondering if there’s any way you could include some of your pregnancy workouts as alternatives for those of us with babies on the way!
I’ll try–or at least try some with modifications!
I’m in!! A little confused by where I’m supposed to put email though
At the top part of home page where it says “subscribe via email”!
Clare
I’m in! Looking forward to getting to know everyone.
ooh — my BFF JUST started our workout goals on the 1st. I’d LOVE to join in on this 5week challenge! I’m going to suggest to my BFF as well. ☺
Thanks!
I am in, sorry no blog to link up
Not a problem at all! You can just comment here!
A physical and SPIRITUAL challenge? This is just what I need right now! I’m in!
I am not on Facebook or Twitter but I so need a challenge like this! I have some leftover pregnancy weight that I really need & want to lose. I am a wife to one wonderful hubby and homeschooling mom to 5 kiddos – I want to be in shape for my God-given duties to them. Thank you for setting this up!
(BTW, my 3rd born middle child is Claire.
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Thanks! Count me in, please.
I’m in! This sounds wonderful!
Thank you so much for doing this Clare. I’m in as well!!!
I already exercise very regularl, but can I join for the soul food challenge and the accountability for the Bible reading? Will there be a study? Thanks for doing this? I am a passionate follower of your blog.
I’m in! Been looking for the motivation to not only begin a physical exercise routine, but also a stronger spiritual journey. I’m looking forward to where this ride takes me!
I don’t have a blog but would love to be a part of the challenge…how do I sign up?
I am in! Yeah!
I am IN!!!!!
& so excited! This is exactly what I needed, I have dedicated to get healthy & then you post this! LET’S GO!!!!
I am SO in! perfect timing!
I’m in!! Just in time for after baby workouts to start
I’m in! Thanks for providing this challenge, it is just what I needed to get started!!!!
I am in! This is exactly the push that I needed.
I’m in. Great idea and great motivation. Don’t have a blog yet, been thinking about starting one….maybe this is a good time to!:)
I’m in too! I’m really excited for some extra motivation!
I am in! I am very excited to start!
I mentioned this on Twitter too, but I’m in!!
I’ve lost 80 pounds on my weight loss journey so far, but I’ve been stuck on my last 20 pounds! A change in my exercise program is just what I need! Thanks for the motivation!! Blessings!
I have been slacking for a long time. I really needed this now. You know how much I enjoy your challenges. I am ready for this one. I need all three parts of this challenge. Thanks Clare!!
I’m soooo in! I’m almost at my goal weight but now I need motivation to get into a regular work out routine. This sounds like a great way to do it. I also LOVE the fact that it involves spiritual food as well!
I’m in! I’m training for a half marathon so I should be ok on the exercise part! The scripture memory is where I could use some help and accountability! And staying fit with other ladies will be encouraging as well!! Thank you!!
I’m in! Thanks to Jenny Kleffman for the invite! So ready for this!
I would like to participate!
I’m in! I’m looking forward to getting back on track!
I am in!! I am taking part in a family challenge (with $ involved) so I am excited to have some added motivation & accountability!
I’m in and excited to get started!!
Sign me up! I’m up for a challenge.
I am in! Can’t wait!
This is so great! I’m totally on board and excited to see the benefits physically and spiritually. Thank you so much for allowing God to use you to teach, encourage, and edify others.
I am joining in and am looking forward to starting!
I’m in. I need this and I am ready. I hear the Nike commercial with the man speaking in my head now. Next week it will be you!
I’m definitely in! I cant wait
I’m in too!! Sounds like a rewarding challenge!!
This is great! I’ve lost 28.6 pounds since the beginning of the year. I have about 10 to 15 pounds to go and I think this would be a wonderful challenge! I’ve been looking for something for quite a while that matches up my physical goals with spiritual ones as well.
I’m in!! Really need to begin serious weight loss!
Wow… perfect timing. I AM IN!
I’m in and super excited about this! God’s timing is perfect!
I am in
Shared on FB
This is going to be awesome, I’m looking forward to the spiritual food to help remotivate this homeschool momma! Very excited and ready to make BIG changes!
I am very much in. I am at a tough plateau right now and this may be just the extra push I need.
I am in!! Can’t wait to get started.
I want to do this! I desperately need to get into an exercise routine – I feel like a loose, sloppy blob! And I really need to get into a bible study/reading routine. I’m ashamed to say it isn’t a priority and I want it to be. So I’m looking forward to following your 5 week program. Thanks!
I’m in!! I grew up with asthma but I know God has healed me, so I will be conditioning my lungs to run a 5k in Oct. I know that doesn’t sound like much, but for someone who has never been able to run more than 1/4 mi at a time, this is a challenge. I could definitely use the motivation, encouragement, and accountability.
I’m in!!!! Thanks so much for doing this! I found you on Goodmorning Girls just now. I was going to start back at working out and your site came up tonight. I’m just in awe!! I need a lot of help with support. I need to lose 100 lbs! Thank you and God bless!!
I want to be part of this!
I am in!!! I definitely need some motivation. Thank you!
I’m in! Thank you!!!
Hi Clare! I’m in! Been a gorgeous relaxing summer and now “Back at ‘er”! I took a kick-boxing class this past spring that kicked my butt, so now looking forward to your videos and some walking/jogging! Thank you so much for putting this together and blessing our socks off!!
I would like to join you! Thanks, Cathy
I am going to do this
Thanks Clare!!
I’m joining in too! I’ve been trying (and failing) to lose baby weight, so this will be PERFECT!
Hey Clare! I am in! Thank you for all you do! Looking forward to this!
I am in! Really need the motivation!
I will be doing this challenge alongside some friends on Spark people!
I’m in!! This is so exciting, can’t wait to get started!!
I’m in!! This is so exciting, can’t wait to get started!!
im in! Sounds like lots of fun1 Thank you!
I’m in… Will be exciting and challenging as I’ve never done anything like this before. Memorizing scripture is new for me (I still feel like a baby with my faith and been trying to read the Bible completely first before delving into any study. It’s kinda hard to join a Bible study for me, not because I live in the Middle East but because of my work schedule as a flight attendant.) This challenge comes at the right time as I’m about to take a membership at a gym nearby cause I really need to do something about my fitness and staying healthy. As a flight attendant, I’m only off 8 days a month, so I’m gonna have to schedule my days at the gym really well. Will probably end up spending 3 hours or so at the gym when I get to go by joining some classes to make the most of the membership. On days I can’t go, I can commit to work out at home. So thrilled
I love this challenge – I’m in!
I’m in, let’s do this!
I’m in! I don’t have a blog but I still want to join.
Im in. This is just whAt I needed.
I’m in and excited to get going!! Let’s do this!!!
I am totally in! Listening to music that was praising God’s name was what got me through my 10 mile (2 hour!) run yesterday (my longest run ever). God has been my strength this year to get in the best shape and the healthiest that I have ever been and I want to continue this into the future and be a great example for my kids
I’m in…so excited
I have a question Clare, I lost a lot of muscle mass during my pregnancies. 3 babies in 5 years and my last one, I was completely bed ridden through that pregnancy…what are some good exercises to get my main, bigger muscles, like in my legs and arms, built back up?
You can start with bodyweight exercises such as push ups, planks, squats and lunges using zero additional weight. Then as you feel stronger, you can hold weights while doing them. I will have some exercises in the challenge that will help you as we’ll hit all muscles groups during strength training.
I’m in!!!! Can’t wait to get started!
I would love to do this!!! I am in!
Woohoo!! Excited to join in…thanks for all you do Clare…this will be fabulous encouragement to continue (and get consistent) with the journey I have begun. And I love the Scripture…such a great tie-in…”Living and Active” indeed!!
I’m in! Thank you!
Count me in! Looking forward to it!
I’m in! This is exactly what I need right now! Thank you!
I’m in! The kids went off to school today, so no more procrastinating for me!!!!
I am in cant wait for this
Hey Clare – great challenge. I am in.
Perfect timing . . . count me in!!
Just the motivation I’ve needed to get moving-I’m in!
I am so in! Cannot wait! This is just what I need right now in my life. Thank you!
You can read about my journey here: http://entreatmenot.blogspot.ca/2012/09/peak313-fitness-challenge.html
I am sooo in! This will definitely help me get back to working out! Thank you
I’m ready for a challenge!!
I am in and ready for a challenge.
I would love this! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
I’m in. I am new to your website, found you through pintrest. This is just what I need, especially the Spiritual aspect of it.
I’m in. I was looking for just the thing to get me back on track with my routine.
This sounds great! I have been working out some but it is so inconsistent. I have such a hard time staying motivated.
Yes! I love your blog and definitely look forward to this study. Thank you!!
I am in! (And my daughter too)
Im in! Ive gotten away from my excercise routine. This will be the perfect way to jump back in!!!
Count me in; sounds like just what I need:)
I’m in. I need some motivation to “get back on the horse”. I hurt my back in july and haven’t worked out since.
It’s time!
I am in this sounds awesome!!
I’m in! So excited…been looking for something to start!
I am a 41 year-old mother of three boys, who thought my skinny genes would always exist. Boy, 41 hit, and I was wrong
. When I read your article on Roomag.com, I truly believe God was giving me an answer I had been searching for…I am in!!!!!!! 
OK, I’m in! I need motivation in BOTH of these areas! I just found you through ROO and I’m really excited! Thank you so much!!!!
I’m in! lets do this!
I’m in…Let’s do it!!
I don’t have a blog but I need some motivation! I need accountability, I’m in!
I am so excited & ready to get started! I don’t understand the ‘link’ thing but I want to participate. Let’s go!
The Link is only if you have a blog and want to write a post each week about it and link it up every Monday! You don’t need a blog, thoug!
I’m in!! Will be limited for one week after the 14th because
of a scheduled medical procedure, but other than that i”m all in
Def need some motivation to keep going, I’ve been going to a gym
since end of June, feel stronger but would like to lose weight too, need to get the
food cravings out of my system. looking forward to sharing this journey with everyone
i’m in! need that extra encouragement!
I’m in!! I definitely need the encouragement and accountability! Can’t wait!
I am in. I really need this. Being at home with the limitation of just 1 car is very hard and boring. Very excited! !!
Oh do I need this! Count me in and I’ll be praying for this awesome group!!!
I need this challenge. Off to write my blog post.
Perfect timing! I just started a detox diet today that last for 7 days and I really need accountability to keep up the exercise portion. Being the Word and memorizing scripture will make the entire challenge even better!
I am in, can’t wait to get started
What a great challenge! I’m in!
Hey there – I’m in! thanks for the accountability check
Can’t wait to start. Just what I need since I haven’t worked out since end of June.
Accoutability is Exactly what I need. Let’s DO this!
I’m in! Great way to start the season!
I’m in!!! God is so good!! This is just what I need!!!!!!!!!!!!
Count me in – I can’t wait to start!!!
Thank you – I am really looking forward to this
Looking forward to it!
Hi! I’m ready to get started – a great time of the year to do so. Thank you:)
Excited! I need the accountability in my life so bad! I’m so looking forward to all the aspects of this challenge. Should be a great help to get back on track. thanks!
So excited! Daughter and I were just talking about “doing something” as we have a trip coming up in December… PERFECT TIMING!!
I’m in! Need a boost so I am sure this is just what the dr ordered.
Just started teaching an exercise class twice a week, but needed some motivation to do more. All right before Made to Crave study!
Sounds great..can’t wait to start!
I’m in!! I actually start a boot camp for women only tomorrow afternoon!
I’m in! I have been looking for something like this for a while and can’t wait to start!
Getting my mom and sisters involved as well
Thanks!!!
I’m in, I have already started eating healthy all I need now is to workout. I can’t wait to start!!!
Count me in! I could really use the accountability! I have been working out 2 days a week, but can really try to bump it up to 4! Time is hard to find
I have a frozen shoulder and it is getting better!! So I need to get back into regular exercise. This is perfect timing.
I’m in – ready and excited:)
Oh this is just what I need! I’m a stress eater too, and I’m overweight. I’ve just started back to school so this is a great thing for me to focus on to get myself (and stay) healthy. God bless you!
I am all in. Need motivation in my food and scripture memory.
I am in! I have recently lost 50 lbs, but I am at a stagnant point now. I need to kick things into a higher gear. I don’t have a blog, I hope that won’t be a problem.
I am in!!! I can do this…
I’m in! I can’t wait!
I’m in! SO excited!! I don’t have a exercise ball (and don’t have money for it right now
but hoping I can still do your workouts without too much trouble. 
I would love to do this, but i don’t have a blog. How would I enter for this?
Find out more about that here! http://peak313.com/featured/im-in-for-the-challenge-now-what/
I’m in as well. Will you be uploading 4 different workouts a week for us to do or do we just do our own. I’ve looked at a couple you have on your blog and I really hope you post some for us… if not I’m sure I can find some from you on YouTube? They look fun and are def different than any workout videos. For me variety is key to sticking with any kind of program.
IT will be a guided workout each week (but it will probably be the same workout for at least 2 weeks, then I’ll change)
Thanks!
I am so in and looking forward to this!!! I reactivated my blog and will be posting daily feeds…
I’m in!! I’m going through a divorce right now, but I don’t think anything huge is happening in the next five weeks with it and I sure could use some focus on my health! I’m going to invite my sister to join me as she has been a huge support for me in this season of my life and she is already healthy and used to exercising so she can push me when I need it.
I just had my second baby Aug 9 and I am ready to kick my body into gear and get back to the “old” me…I am in!!!
Clare, as always, you inspire me.
As it turns out, this is perfect timing. I decided last Thursday that I need to get back into a routine of exercising and really watching what I’m eating, with a goal of slimming down and toning up. And the other perks will be a blessed bonus. Perfect to be doing it with you. Thanks.
I am in!!! A couple weeks ago I did a Daniel cleanse to really get my mind and body back into healthy discipline. Wanting so much to make a lifestyle change that honors God. This is a perfect way to continue with what I am wanting to do. Thanks!
I am in, I have been trying to get back into the workout routine.
Count me in!
I’m going to get my daughter to do this w/me!
I’m in! And, thank you!
I am going to do this!!
Whoohooo! I’m all in! This is exactly what I need!
I am in!!! I so need some personal accountability, but have a hard time finding it right now. This will have to do. I hope I can stick with it.
I’m definitely in!!!!!!!!!!!
Count me in, and thanks!
Hi Clare,
Great idea! I am in.
Linda
I’m in! Just getting back into my routine after being in Japan in August. Great to have some new friends to encourage me along.
I am in! Need to get back into the exercise routine so this will be a great challenge to kick-start that!
Im in! Lets do this!!!
I will be praying about this, but I will probably, most likely, most assuredly, be IN!
Two years of 3 surgeries, turned 50, surgical menopause, gained 25 pounds, and the body is a tired and sore mess. Let’s do it!
Count me in! Need a community of motivation!
I’m in! I need to be getting fit in all areas of my life so this is perfect!
I am ready and different attitude. God will see me through..
Count me in! Love the idea of scripture memorization along with exercise goals!!
Count me in! Im up for the challenge!!
I want to join in the “fun” . I don’t blog, so can I still join. This 57 year old body needs some rearrangement…….and I love the idea of joining my sisters in Christ to do so.
Count me in! I’m excited to get started and get focused!!!
I need a challenge like this to get back into exercise and better health. I LOVE the fact that this is combined with spiritual health too!!
Can’t wait to get back on track!
I’m in..this is perfect I’m right in the middle of working out on a regular basis and love it. This will be an added encouragement and blessing!!! Thank you!!!
I’m in!!! I’ve been looking for some motivation, God must have sent me here just for this!
This sounds great! I have been looking for a way to get myself motivated to get back into an exercise program. Memorizing scripture is an added bonus! Thanks for your time and energy you are putting into this.
I’m in!! I’ve been doing the Power90 DVDs, but have been struggling with motivation, so this is exactly what I need!! Thanks!
Judt found your website and facebook page. This looks a awesome!! Looking forward to allowing God access to my body and spirit. Thank you
I’m in!! I was looking for something that would feed my soul and also help me physically. Thanks! Look forward to Monday.
Thanks for providing such a awesome program!! I’m excited!
I am in! This sounds like something I can fit in with nursing school. Trying to get some friends to join up also.
I’m in! Woohoo!
Count me in! Thanks!
I’m IN!!! Can’t wait!
I am in! This is just what I need right now!
I am in, this couldn’t have came at a better time.
I’m in…I really need this challenge right now. Thanks!
I’m in! Busy Fall but I will try to keep up!
Thank you for the challenge.
I’m and in and am excited!
Count me in!!! I’ve got all my “stuff” and ready to go. One of my daughters is going to do this with me. Yay! Found out about it through Women Living Well. So excited to begin. Blessings to you…
Im in and can’t wait to start!
I’m joining in.
I’m in but I will be at Disney next week….so my efforts will be limited.
I am in!! Trying to get a friend to join!
I’m in! Excited to get started
I’m in! This sounds so fun!
Yay! I am so excited about this challenge! This is just what I have been needing. I am going to add a little bit of a food challenge to the challenge because I have been eating sugar like crazy. I am excited to have the accountability!
I sooo need this…I’m In!!
I’m in!!! Can’t wait
Needed a kick in the rear for sure!!
This couldn’t have come at a more perfect time! We are planning a big family vacation for next summer and I need to lose about 70 lbs so that I’m comfortable and can keep up with my active boys! Let’s do this!!!
Im in, thank you!
I am definitely all in!
Love it!;-) I’m all in, as a nursing student I know how important being healthy physically and spiritually is.
I am in but a little nervous also!
Need it; will give it a try!
I’m in! Hoping to be transformed in these next 5 weeks! Also hoping that I’ll get a few friends to join too so we can have accountability.
I’m in. Let’s do this!
Perfect timing. I have been so good with all of this until about 2 weeks ago. I feel like “I’ve fallen and can’t get up” with my workout and eating habits. I’m hoping this is just what I need to kick it back in gear. Thank you for encouraging women to be fit both physically and spiritually!
~Be Blessed!
I am in! Trying to get some friends to join me, but it sounds like I can at least get them to hold me accountable!
I’m in! This sounds like just the thing I need for a kick in the pants and someone to follow up with me. Thx.
I am in for trying this, have a leg injury so may be limited in what I can do but am willing to try. Started doing stomach workouts last week so this will be great to add to it.
I’m in!! I need the encouragement!!
I’m in, mostly excited about the spiritual experience!
Im In!! So excited about this!
I am in! Looking forward to the 5 weeks, this is just the challenge to get me motivated again!!
I will be joining in!!! I can’t wait to start!
I am looking forward to this challenge! Thanks for putting this together. I have a quick question, I plan on going out to get an exercise ball and I saw that there are different sizes (65cm vs 75cm)…which do you think would be best for the exercises you plan on doing?
Depends on your height. 5’4″ or shorter, choose a 55cm ball. 5’5″ or taller, choose a 65cm!
As the wife of a husband that does P90X and P90X2 with a whopping total of 8% body fat I am definitly feeling convicted of being more heathly. I am 130 lbs and 5’2″ so I don’t need to slim down that much. I want to get into a routine of working out and not rewarding myself with blueberry coffee cake when I have a bad day. My husband enjoys working out and I know it is very important for him for me to start taking better care of myself. I will have some limitations because I just had a bunionectmy three weeks ago so lots of modification for me!
Ok, I’m in! I had a very long illness at the beginning of the summer that has wiped out my fitness level! One day I ran 7 miles… on my way training for my first half-marathon and the next I was sick in bed for six weeks! Yuck! I just started getting back into the routine of working out. Some accountability and a challenge will be good!
Count me in! I have Fibromyalgia and arthritis, so I will be following my own routine. Looking foward to this!
I’m IN and looking forward to it! Thanks for the challenge!
I’m in but I’ll have to blog and link up this weekend!
I’m in!!! Thank you for this!
I’m in!! I need this!! Thanks!!
I’m in. I don’t have a blog or anything, but will follow along by checking in! Thanks, Clare! This sounds great:)
I so need this! Can’t wait to start!
I’m in. Thank you so much. I’m ready for the challenge.
I’m glad to have found your site. I’ve already got the motivation, but need the accountability to maintain it. I’m in.
Thanks I am up for the challenge. Just what I need to get myself back into looking after myself
Let’s go! Motivated and dedicated to getting healthy
I am in. Won’t be posting to my blog (as it has a very specific audience) but really glad to be participating.
Megan
I’m ready to get started!
I’m in! Let’s Go!
Excited to get started, this is exactly what I need!
So Excited! Can’t wait.
I’m so excited to start this journey with this fabulous group of women. I’m in and ready!!
Thanks for setting this up!! I need some sort of accountability!!
I’m in….surgery about 3 weeks ago but will be ramping up daily! Need the encouragement and accountability, too!
I’m in and ready to get started.
I don’t know if it’s possible to be both hesitantly & emphatically in at the same time, but that’s where I am.
Hey, either way it is in, right? 
Count me in!! I am excited to challenge my body and growth spiritually!
I’m in thanks for this opportunity
I’m in! I’ve been looking for something like this for awhile!
I’m looking forward to being a part of this challenge. Thank you for inspiring me!
I’m so excited!! Thank you so much for your obedience in this ministry.
I’m ready to get started!
I am in! Looking forward to it.
I don’t have a blog but I’m in!! Looking forward to doing this and finishing it!
I am in but not sure how to link this to anything I have. I don’t have a blog. As long as I have signed up for your e-mails that should be all I need to do, right?
Yes!
Clare
I’m in!Trying to shed baby lbs. and renew my walk…
I’m in! My SIL showed me your plan and I’m excited to get started! A few limitations on the exercising part due to back issues, but I am excited to get in the habit of doing consistent activity.
I’m excited about this challenge! I was working out regularly but have not kept it up in the last month. This is a good way for me to get re-motivated! I’m ready!
Im in!!!! Thank you!
Sounds exciting…count me IN!
I need this got to get back into the workout routine! Already have two exercise dates lined up for the week.
I’m in! I found out about this from http://kaysepratt.com/ … I am in the same boat she is! I need to get out of my funk! Monday here i come!! READY???? GO!!!!
Signed up and mentioned on my blog (personal, no biggie), Facebook, and Pinterest. EXCITED!!
Sooooo excited! I’m in….ready for the challenge!
This sounds like exactly the challenge I need right now. Thank you!
SOOO ready, glad I found you! Thanks SO much … LET’S GO!!
Thank you! I needed this push and inspiration. I am looking forward to this challenge.
I am up for this. I am needing some encouragement to get into the routine of regular exercise again. And memorising the word of God. Great challenge!
I am in! Can’t wait to start tomorrow. Looking forward to getting back into a routine with reading my Bible and exercising.
Yes! I am very excited. My sister and I are doing this together long distance.
I’m in! Can’t wait for tomorrow.
I am in! I am going to follow via FB and hope to post weekly updates in my blog.
Count me in!!! I am looking forward to all God has in store for me spiritually and physically the next 5 weeks.
I’m in!!! Thank you for your encouragement, I really need some accountability in this area. I used to be at a healthy weight and fit until my second (and very stressful) pregnancy. I gained 50 lbs. and haven’t been able to get back to a healthy weight since.
im ready!!! thanks!
I’m planning to participate!!
Yay! Tomorrow is the day. I can’t wait.
Hello! I would like to join the challenge! My email address is hayleynhayes@gmail.com
Thanks for all you do to further the Kingdom!
-HH
Im in! This is EXACTLY what I need. After having 2 kids and working full time I have let myself go. I need to lose about 45 lbs & this is just what I need to get started & keep going! Thank you!
I have followed your blog for a while and recommended you to a friend. She is now encouraging me to join this challenge with her so I am jumping on board and will give it a shot. Here we go. It should be a good time.
I’m in and excited for the next 5 weeks!
Count me in! I don’t have a blog, but will be joining for accountability. Both exercise and Scripture memory are disciplines I need to develop in my life.
Thank you Clare for inviting us:)
I really look forward to the workouts, physical & spiritual!
After much prayer and thought, I am in!!! Looking forward to rearranging my schedule in able to get living and active! Planning on being very dedicated to the next 5 weeks of working out and diving into God’s Word.
Almost missed out! Just heard about this today. I’m excited to do it, I’ve been on the weight loss journey for a while and just can’t seem to manage the obstacles in the road. I think this will be a great boost and encouragement and I am very excited to be here!
I’d like to join. Very excited. You are such a blessing, thank you for putting this together!
Im in. Hope I am not too late… sign up six hours west of EST
I was just told of this last night by a church friend. I hope it’s not to late to join.
I’m in. Last minute, but I’m in!!!!
I’m in! Always looking for something to help keep me motivated and accountable.
Clare, I am a fitness professional in NC and LOVE this! I am a Christian and am in the process of starting Christian fitness classes. So, I am going to join you so maybe God will give me some guidance through this 5 weeks!!!Such an awesome idea!!
I’m in! So excited for the next 5 weeks!
I am in! excited aboutspiritual truths on health
I’m in! Excited for the challenge!
I thought I was in, but I signed up again for the emails. Looks right this time. Looking forward to the challenge and the scripture memorizing too. Thanks!
I am in! I am passing this on to my friend as well!
My daughters and I will be doing this challenge together. Hope it’s not too late to sign up.
Not at all! Please join!
Clare
I am up for the challenge my teenage Daughter and I have been trying to exercise daily the last 3 weeks. This is great timing for the challenge.
Count me in! Looking forward to doing this.
I am in! I need this so bad right now and know I can only do it through the grace of God!
Hi! I signed up to your e-mail newsletters but didn’t receive today’s challenge. I’d love to join if I still can!!
am from Kenya, can i join?
Hi Winnie! Yes!!
Hello! I was informed about this challenge from WLW, and I would love to join if I still can! God Bless everyone! =)
I want to join too and will be committed. Walked 3 miles last night. Do I need to do anything else other than tell you here or am I good to go? Thanks for the motivation. And I love that we are incorporating Jesus’ Word into this. I listened to a great sermon by Matt Chandler during my walk last night and I am pumped!
I’m in. A little late but here!
Wow! Thank you! Already started this today!
I’m in! Excited about this challenge and looking forward to great results, physically and spiritually.
Looking forward to doing this challenge!
I subscribed to your newsletter but didn’t receive the first challenge email…I hope its not too late to join! I’d love to take part in this!
Not too late! I hope you found all the info that you need in the other blog posts here! Will have our first check in on Monday!! Will detail that on Monday’s post!
clare
Im in!! after reading about this on fb and Candace Camerons blog. Im soing to commit!
I’m in! Thanks for the challenge.
I’m in! Thank you! This is just what I have been looking for!
I thought I signed up for this already but scrolling through I don’t see where I joined. Hoping that I just missed it since there are so many posts but just in case I wanted to post again. Hope it is not too late. I did get the workouts and the scripture memorizing in
That’s ok! Just make sure you go to checkpoint #1 which is located in week 2′s blog post and fill that out!
Clare
Is it too late to join? I already have my workouts in.
Not at all! Be sure to sign up for my posts to get to your emails so you don’t miss a thing. And be sure to fill out the checkpoint #1 form I have in Week 2′s post!
Clare
I’m in! Have needed something like this to get me motivated. I will be praying for all of you, please pray for me. I’m a Mommy of 2, my daughter was born 4 months ago, trying to get back into shape and healthy habits!
Can we do this again starting after Christmas??? PLEASE?!?!?!
I will probably be doing another sort of New Years challenge!
Clare