30 Miles in 30 Days Challenge

If you follow me on social media, you probably saw that I started a 30 day challenge at the beginning of the month. To motivate myself, I created a chart with all my goals and a marker for each mile that I could cross off as I went. Not only was I determined to do 30 miles in 30 days, but I also set some realistic healthy living goals to reach as well. I knew it was time to get my life back in order, and doing something like this has been the perfect way to do it. And since I have had such a great time completing this challenge, I wanted to encourage you to give it a try as well!

The details of the 30 Miles in 30 Days Challenge

• Walk or run a total of 30 miles in 30 days – this could be a mile a day, two every other day, or whatever works for your schedule! You could also break it up and do a mile in the morning or a mile in the evening. The idea is to simply get out there and be active!
• Complete 3 additional workouts each week – I love doing Bar Method workouts, but this could also be something like hitting the gym, doing some intentional stretching or finding some online videos to follow. (I love the Tone it Up app as well as Blogilates)
• Follow an 80/20 clean diet – This does not mean you “go on a diet” but rather you make intentional choices about your food that are sustainable in the long run. This month I’ve dusted off my old cookbooks and tried new things with the family while reducing carbs, refined sugars, etc that I’m prone to binge on. I’m also trying to be better about eating salads and more fruits and veggies overall. (Here are some of my favorite cookbooks!)
• Get 7-8 hours of sleep every night – this is a tough one for me, but something I know my body desperately needs. My goal is to go to bed at 11 so I can get between 7-8 hours of sleep, which I can definitely do if I’m keeping an eye on the clock.
• Drink at least 64oz of WATER a day – while most days I’m pretty good about drinking water, other days I know I definitely consumed more coffee than water, which is not good. And even though the goal is 64oz, I hope to exceed that, especially now that it’s so hot outside and we’re spending a ton of time in the sun. I’m also drinking an electrolyte drink every day, which helps a ton!
• Limit social media usage – I am very guilty of mindlessly scrolling through social media all the time. By putting timers on my apps, I can really reduce my screen time as well as be more present with my kids. So it’s a win win!

And there you have it! Nothing crazy, but still a challenge. At this moment in my life I needed something to push myself, while still sticking to goals that were achievable, and I think this is the perfect balance. And who knows… Maybe next month I’ll do the 30 miles in 30 days again, or add to the mileage. All I know is that I feel better already (albeit very very sore), and I’m motivated to continue to take care of my health and wellbeing.

Are you ready to join the 30 Miles challenge? Snag your free checklist by clicking on the picture below, and make sure to tag me if you share on Instagram! [ @beccasuehicks ] I’d love to cheer you on :)