I Challenge You to a Dual

I finally got into the blog!! Whoo hoooo!

I think we should do a challenge.

Tell me what you think about this idea:
Each week we alternate giving the other person a challenge that we BOTH have to follow.  It could be anything... here are some ideas:

• Exercise 30 minutes 5 days this week
• Drink 8 glasses of water each day
• Don't have any desserts this week whatsoever
• No pop whatsoever
• No meat
• Only eat home-prepared foods made from fresh ingredients this week (i.e. nothing that comes from a box, is pre-made by a manufacturer, has artificial anything, etc.)
• Make a specific diet for the entire week and follow it (e.g. detox diet)

Eventually I'd like to work our way up to the 4-Step Weightloss Challenge

 http://skinnyms.com/4-step-weight-loss-challenge/.  This challenge states that you'll likely lose 10 lbs in 30 days, but I'm betting we would lose more if we took out most of our sugar.  It basically includes these 4 steps:

1. Drink approximately 2 liters, or 8 eight ounce glasses, of water each day. 
2. Avoid all refined sugar and artificial sweeteners.
3. Portion Control: All meals should be eaten on salad size plates instead of traditional dinner plates.
4. Exercise a minimum of 30 minutes, six days per week

The challenge also has these Tips for Success:

• Avoid processed, packaged foods that are often found on the inside aisles of grocery stores
• Shop the outer parameter of the grocery store. Here you will find fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats and low-fat dairy
• Eat lean cuts of meat, or better yet, eat wild-caught salmon, rainbow trout, and halibut
• Avoid all battered and deep fried foods
• Eat one treat meal each week. Studies show that having one treat meal when working to lose weight will help you stay on track with your eating plan
• No alcohol is recommended because of the high sugar content