Challenge: FitMS

While at my Tysabri infusion at the neurologist today, I learned of a program that started last week. The program is a fitness challenge for those with Multiple Sclerosis. I am a week late starting, but it may be just the motivation I need to accomplish some goals I have for myself this year. My goals included writing more in my blog, developing stronger family bonds, and getting more exercise.
The chalenge covers three areas: Mind, Body and Spirit. Writing in my blog satisfies the Mind catagory. Other choices for the mind catagory include Playing brain exercize games to promote memory and thinking, doing word puzzles, or reading 30 minutes a day. I would like to journal a few times a week, and try other things the other days of the week.
For the Body part of the challenge, the choices include eating 5-9 servings of fruit in the day, 5-9 servings of fruits/vegetables, drink 48 oz. of water, No junk food, 20-30 min. of stretching, cardioand/or strength training. I think the no junk food one is probably too difficult for me, and probably the 48 oz of water would be pretty hard also, but I am sure I can find one of them each day to satisfy the challenger. My biggest goal for this area will be walking on the tread mill or doing yoga
The Spirit portion of the challenge includes: 20-30 min. of service performed
(community/church/family), Outing with friends or family, Cultivate a new or old hobby or 5-10 min. mediation/prayer. I am assuming Mediation means the same thing as meditation, or the directions for the challenge have a typo. I would love to learn to knit, but have had a very hard time learning. Maybe if I try a little everyday, I will learn the skill.
I am looking forward to doing the challenge, and hope to stick with it...for myself, not for the weekly prizes I can win. Of course, if I win something I will accept it, but the biggest prize will by the fitness of my mind, body and spirit.