Rules for Balanced Life:
The Game of Balance
Purpose: This game was created for those of you who thrive on healthy competition and find it motivating in keeping you balanced in all aspects of your life. I designed this program with emotional eaters in mind.
How to play: This game is online and enjoyed from the comfort of your home. You will keep a score card, all month, of your activities in the 6 facets of wellness (Physical, Spiritual, Emotional, Social, Environmental, and Mental) along with other guidelines and challenges given. At the end of each week you will report your score on the private group fb page and I will keep a running tab on everyone's points. In a nutshell, all you have to do is start living a balanced life.
There are two ways to play:
1) The first is in healthy competition amongst the other participants. The two people with the highest points split the pot of money. Cost: $50 the first month and then $30 every month thereafter. A book is included in the first month. ($15 goes back in a pot with all the other players. The amount in the pot goes to the top two scores.)
2) The second is against yourself. This breeds more of an internal reward and less of a comparison against others. You are required however to play option 1 the very first round in order to get your first score and starting point. Cost: Because it is against yourself there is no pot per say. So to keep it motivating the cost is $50/month. You beat your score you get $35 back or you can apply it to the next month only having to pay $15. However, if you do not progress and beat your score then the $50 is forfeited and goes into a scholarship fund for those who want to play but can’t afford it. If you get a perfect score, then from that point on you have to maintain that to earn the money back or we design a more intense program level for you to play at to continue to play.
This game encompasses the following 6 facets of wellness:
Physical:
1) 30 min movement 6 days a week
2) 7-8 hours of sleep/day. You can have 2 days a week off from the sleeping rule in which you would give yourself the full points.
Spiritual:
1) Prayer/Meditation minimum 10 minutes 2x/day everyday
2) Scriptures or a book on spiritual development 1x/day every day for a minimum of 10 min.
Emotional:
1) Food/Mood journal (must be filled out within 10 minutes of eating)* you can record your feelings on your phone or in a little notebook while you are out that can be transferred later. This is to happen at least 6 days a week and every time you eat. This is a simple I ate this this is how I feel, ect…
2) Journal on your thoughts, your general thoughts and feelings 5 days/week minimum.
Social:
1) Comment on the private FB page 3x/week. This has to be separate days.
2) Get out of your house at least 1x/week with someone else and do something that you enjoy together. For a minimum of an hour. (Adult Time) *This does not have to cost any money and does not include church or appointments you may have (doctor, dentist, etc...) Some ideas are going for a walk with a friend, enjoying a girls night or even as simple as visiting with a neighbor outside or at their house!
Environmental:
Pick two things that you would like to do to make your immediate environment better suited to your goals! Some ideas are gardening, revamping your fridge/pantry, Taking a healthy choice to a potluck or party/ switching from plastics to glass just to name a few ideas. Focus on what you can control not on what you can’t.
Mental:
Write one paragraph, weekly, about the topic or question I pose. This will deal with food and emotions, (this will usually be posted to the private Facebook page).
You will also be awarded extra points for following the Eating Guidelines by Geneen Roth. They are as follows.
1. Eat only when you are hungry
2. Eat sitting down in a calm environment. This does not include the car.
3. Eat without distractions. Distractions include radio, television, newspapers, books, email, social internet, intense or anxiety-producing conversations or music.
4. Eat what your body wants. (Not what your mind tells you it wants...)
5. Eat until you are satisfied
6. Eat (with the intention of being) in full view of others.
7. Eat with enjoyment, gusto, and pleasure.
We are going to use some crowding out principles. If you truly follow the above outlined guidelines you should be doing pretty well when it comes to food. But here are some rules on the matter. Foods must be FRESH. Fresh means no canned or cooked prior to you preparing it. Generally these should come from Gardens, Farmers Markets, Produce sections, etc… I will allow up to ½ to be frozen if needed.
Food Rules:
1) Leafy Green Vegetables-2 large cups or handfuls a day (This may seem like a lot, remember we are crowding out the less nutritious foods; consider a green smoothie or juice, see some recipes I have on my webpage).
2) Other vegetables- 1 large cups or handfuls a day (Though corn, potatoes and peas are allowed to be eaten they do not count for this section).
3) Fruits- 2large cups or handfuls or pieces a day (this is a minimum, enjoy more if you’d like)
There are no requirements to eat Grains, Meats or Dairy. You are welcome to eat them but they must be limited. When doing so, be sure to follow these rules:
4) Grains- need to be 100% whole grains (mix it up do not always use wheat and/or brown rice, experiment with other grains like Quinoa, Amaranth, Buckwheat, etc…) Only 1-2 servings a day.
5) Meat and Dairy should be organic/grass fed (hormone and antibiotic free) 1day/week should be meatless. (I understand this can be pricey, but the food is higher quality, more nutritious. The high cost will also help keep your meat and dairy intake at proper levels).
Purpose: This game was created for those of you who thrive on healthy competition and find it motivating in keeping you balanced in all aspects of your life. I designed this program with emotional eaters in mind.
How to play: This game is online and enjoyed from the comfort of your home. You will keep a score card, all month, of your activities in the 6 facets of wellness (Physical, Spiritual, Emotional, Social, Environmental, and Mental) along with other guidelines and challenges given. At the end of each week you will report your score on the private group fb page and I will keep a running tab on everyone's points. In a nutshell, all you have to do is start living a balanced life.
There are two ways to play:
1) The first is in healthy competition amongst the other participants. The two people with the highest points split the pot of money. Cost: $50 the first month and then $30 every month thereafter. A book is included in the first month. ($15 goes back in a pot with all the other players. The amount in the pot goes to the top two scores.)
2) The second is against yourself. This breeds more of an internal reward and less of a comparison against others. You are required however to play option 1 the very first round in order to get your first score and starting point. Cost: Because it is against yourself there is no pot per say. So to keep it motivating the cost is $50/month. You beat your score you get $35 back or you can apply it to the next month only having to pay $15. However, if you do not progress and beat your score then the $50 is forfeited and goes into a scholarship fund for those who want to play but can’t afford it. If you get a perfect score, then from that point on you have to maintain that to earn the money back or we design a more intense program level for you to play at to continue to play.
This game encompasses the following 6 facets of wellness:
Physical:
1) 30 min movement 6 days a week
2) 7-8 hours of sleep/day. You can have 2 days a week off from the sleeping rule in which you would give yourself the full points.
Spiritual:
1) Prayer/Meditation minimum 10 minutes 2x/day everyday
2) Scriptures or a book on spiritual development 1x/day every day for a minimum of 10 min.
Emotional:
1) Food/Mood journal (must be filled out within 10 minutes of eating)* you can record your feelings on your phone or in a little notebook while you are out that can be transferred later. This is to happen at least 6 days a week and every time you eat. This is a simple I ate this this is how I feel, ect…
2) Journal on your thoughts, your general thoughts and feelings 5 days/week minimum.
Social:
1) Comment on the private FB page 3x/week. This has to be separate days.
2) Get out of your house at least 1x/week with someone else and do something that you enjoy together. For a minimum of an hour. (Adult Time) *This does not have to cost any money and does not include church or appointments you may have (doctor, dentist, etc...) Some ideas are going for a walk with a friend, enjoying a girls night or even as simple as visiting with a neighbor outside or at their house!
Environmental:
Pick two things that you would like to do to make your immediate environment better suited to your goals! Some ideas are gardening, revamping your fridge/pantry, Taking a healthy choice to a potluck or party/ switching from plastics to glass just to name a few ideas. Focus on what you can control not on what you can’t.
Mental:
Write one paragraph, weekly, about the topic or question I pose. This will deal with food and emotions, (this will usually be posted to the private Facebook page).
You will also be awarded extra points for following the Eating Guidelines by Geneen Roth. They are as follows.
1. Eat only when you are hungry
2. Eat sitting down in a calm environment. This does not include the car.
3. Eat without distractions. Distractions include radio, television, newspapers, books, email, social internet, intense or anxiety-producing conversations or music.
4. Eat what your body wants. (Not what your mind tells you it wants...)
5. Eat until you are satisfied
6. Eat (with the intention of being) in full view of others.
7. Eat with enjoyment, gusto, and pleasure.
We are going to use some crowding out principles. If you truly follow the above outlined guidelines you should be doing pretty well when it comes to food. But here are some rules on the matter. Foods must be FRESH. Fresh means no canned or cooked prior to you preparing it. Generally these should come from Gardens, Farmers Markets, Produce sections, etc… I will allow up to ½ to be frozen if needed.
Food Rules:
1) Leafy Green Vegetables-2 large cups or handfuls a day (This may seem like a lot, remember we are crowding out the less nutritious foods; consider a green smoothie or juice, see some recipes I have on my webpage).
2) Other vegetables- 1 large cups or handfuls a day (Though corn, potatoes and peas are allowed to be eaten they do not count for this section).
3) Fruits- 2large cups or handfuls or pieces a day (this is a minimum, enjoy more if you’d like)
There are no requirements to eat Grains, Meats or Dairy. You are welcome to eat them but they must be limited. When doing so, be sure to follow these rules:
4) Grains- need to be 100% whole grains (mix it up do not always use wheat and/or brown rice, experiment with other grains like Quinoa, Amaranth, Buckwheat, etc…) Only 1-2 servings a day.
5) Meat and Dairy should be organic/grass fed (hormone and antibiotic free) 1day/week should be meatless. (I understand this can be pricey, but the food is higher quality, more nutritious. The high cost will also help keep your meat and dairy intake at proper levels).