Adopt a Healthy Habit in 2014: 30/31 Fitness Challenge

Ready for the New Year? Drop the resolutions and create a new health habit this January with the 30/31 fitness challenge!

Are you ready for the New Year? I am (sort of)! I am looking forward to a fresh year ahead, but I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions per se. I prefer to set goals throughout the year instead of making resolutions for the whole year. For January, my goal is to move for at least 30 minutes daily to create a healthy new habit. To stay accountable, I decided to turn my goal for January into a challenge so others can join in, too!

If you want to set aside the New Year’s resolutions and work to create a healthy habit, join my 30/31 Challenge on ChallengeLoop! The goal is simple: move for at least 30 minutes daily every day in January (31 days).

You get to choose how you want to move (Zumba, rock climbing, walking, yoga, hiking, weight lifting, CrossFit…whatever!) as long as you are moving for at least 30 minutes daily. I encourage you to choose activities that you love and enjoy, but I also want participants to be adventurous and find some new ways to move!

The challenge starts January 1st, but you can join any time. Keep track of everyone’s progress and share your activities with the hashtag #30in31

Hiking is one of my favorite activities!

Did I mention that there will be prizes? The 30/31 Challenge is a prize challenge! If you participate in the challenge on ChallengeLoop by checking in with your activities and progress, you will be entered to win prizes each week from some amazing sponsors. Feel free to support these great companies by liking them on Facebook and following on Twitter: it’s not mandatory, but much appreciated!

Apera Bags

Apera Bags on Facebook and Twitter

Apera recently sent me their Yoga Tote gym bag and it’s awesome (you can watch my video review)! They have several other styles and colors that fit into your active lifestyle. Here’s the Yoga Tote in Pearl:

Tom Venuto

Follow Tom on Facebook and Twitter

Tom Venuto sent me his book recently and I have been devouring it – fantastic book! I love this book, it is the resource for fat-loss. You will keep this book for years! I have a review on this one coming soon 🙂

Core Power

 Core Power on Facebook and TwitterCore Power is a milk-based sports recovery drink that contains natural whey and casein proteins found in milk – never removed from their original liquid state. They feature simple ingredients no chalky texture that often accompanies other protein drinks. Core Power is also the Official Protein Drink of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Office on Facebook and Twitter

I received a complimentary copy of the new Office 365, which is a great tool for getting your heath and fitness in order: you can use the tools in Office 365 to create fitness programs, meal plans, financial budgets, and you can de-stress overall by keeping your New Year’s goals organized and readily available through your mobile device and the Office cloud.

Skirt Sports

Skirt Sports on Facebook and Twitter

 Kona Kase

Kona Kase on Facebook and Twitter

If you love being active, then Kona Kase is a fun monthly snack and fuel box that is tailored for you. Inside each box you will find fuel for your adventures, along with discount codes and motivating fitness quotes. Check out my review of Kona Kase!

Prize specifics (style/color/etc.) are still to be determined. The prizes available to challenge participants may be slightly different than what it depicted above.

Disclosure: I received some of the above mentioned items for free from the challenge sponsors. However, all opinions are my own

Sarah Jane Parker

Sarah Jane Parker is the founder, recipe creator, and photographer behind The Fit Cookie. She’s a food allergy mom and healthy living blogger based in Wyoming. Sarah is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Health Coach, Revolution Running certified running coach, and an ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist