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Today I’m starting a bikini challenge by Karena & Katrina (Tone it up). It lasts 8 weeks and I get challanges mailed daily. Day 1 is about setting goals and sharing them with others, preparing healthy meals and planing the workouts & exercising.

Here are the goals I want to complete by June 15th.

1. Eat healthier and prepare the food myself
2. Drink more water (8 glasses a day)
3. Get toned and gain some weight
4. Stretch/do yoga daily
5. Make exercising a habit (at least 3 times a week)
6. Eat a fruit/vegetable a day and gradually increase

• My personal files, papers, and receipts are neatly filed away.
• My car is in excellent condition. (Doesn’t need mechanical work, repairs, cleaning or replacing)
• My home is clean and tidy. (Vacuumed, wardrobes and drawers organized, desks and tables clear, furniture in good repair; windows clean)
• My appliances, machinery and equipment work well. (laptop, cell phone, lamps etc.)
• My clothes are all ironed, clean and make me look good. (No creases, piles of washing, torn, out-of-date or ill-fitting clothes).
• I live in the geographical location of my choice.
• There is ample and healthy lighting around me.
• I am not tolerating anything about my home or work environment.
• My work environment is productive and inspiring. (Synergistic, ample tools and resources; no undue pressure).
• My computer works very well and fully supports my efforts.
• My hair is the way I want it.
• I back up my hard drive at least monthly.
• I surround myself with music which makes my life more enjoyable.
• My bed is made daily.
• I don’t injure myself, fall or bump into things.
• I drink at least 2 liters of water a day.
• I have nothing around the house or in storage that I do not need.

• My teeth and gums are healthy. (Have seen dentist in last 6 months).
• My blood pressure is at a healthy level.
• I have had a complete physical examination within the past 3 years.
• I have had a complete eye examination within the past two years.(Glaucoma check, vision test).
• My weight is within my ideal range.
• My nails are healthy and look good.
• I don’t rush or use adrenaline to get the job done.
• I have a rewarding life beyond my work or profession.
• I have no habits which are unacceptable to me.
• I am aware of the physical or emotional problems or conditions I have, and I am now fully taking care of all of them.
• I have just the right amount of sleep.
• I do not suffer.
• I laugh out loud every day.
• I walk or exercise at least three times per week.

• I currently save at least 10% of my income.
• I have 6 months’ living expenses in an easily accessible account.
• I live on a weekly budget which allows me to save and not suffer.
• I have excellent personal insurance. (Life, accident, disability, medical etc.)
• I am putting aside enough money each month to reach financial independence.

• I have told my parents, in the last 3 months, that I love them.
• There is no one whom I would dread or feel uncomfortable “bumping into”. (In the street, at an airport or party).
• I do not gossip or talk about others.
• I tell people how they can satisfy me.
• I am fully caught up with letters and calls.
• I always tell the truth, no matter what.
  *I have fully forgiven those people who have hurt/damaged me, intentional or not.
• I quickly correct miscommunications and misunderstandings when they do occur.
• I do not “take personally” the things that people say to me.
• I make requests rather than complain.

TOTAL: 54%
clean sweep assessment

I know I’m failing this goal now, but I’d rather not give up. It’s better to fail than to give up. So, I’ll write about my process here.

1. 18/3/2012, 2-hour walk
2. 19/3/2012, 15 mins cycling {3.6km} + 15 mins abs and arms exercises
3. 20/3/2012, 15 mins cycling {3.65km} + 20 mins abs, arms and legs exercises