Set your daily calorie budget with the BMI calculator first, then track, track, track.
Goal: 1 Log in/day
The USDA's new nutritional guidelines recommend filling half your plate at every meal with vegetables and fruits, and the other half with whole grains and protein.
Goal: 1 "Plate" of fruits and veggies/day
Did you know that a lack of sleep can stimulate your appetite and bring on sugar cravings? Combat cravings, and strive for at least seven hours of sleep. Talk about lazy days of summer!
Goal: 7 Hours/day
Use those extra hours of daylight! Get on your bike, take a stroll, throw a Frisbee – it doesn't matter what you do, just get out there and get moving!
Goal: 420 minutes/week (or just 60 minutes/day!)
Curb your recreational screen time (TV, video games, online shopping) to one hour a day. You can do it!
Goal: Limit: 1 Hour/day
If you would like more information about this challenge go to http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/i-heart-summer-slim-down.aspx?xid=nl_MyCalorieCounterNewsletter_20110727