A CHALLENGE FOR 2012

Ken is making this proposal for 2012 and it sounds like a lot of fun,

 a good motivating challenge and the possibility of some great prizes

at the end of the challenge, not to mention the benifits just for participating.

 

The 12 in ’12 Challenge Sweepstakes

Who doesn’t love a good challenge especially one that benefits you in oh so many possible ways. If you do, take the ExtendedAgle Family 12 in ’12 Challenge. It’s easy to do and we can all benefit.

Here’s the Challenge

At the Beginning of 2012 (Hence the “12”), everyone will weigh themselves. You can keep that weight # private, but you’ll want to keep track of that number. The number is your starting point. The challenge is to be 12% less from that number on December 12^th (the 12^th day of the 12^th month, you’re starting to see a theme here aren’t you) of 2012. Obviously, there are some of you who don’t need this challenge, but not to worry you can come up with your own 12 in ’12 challenge (see below for those wanting to take the optional route).

For those that take the weight challenge, on the 12^th of each month you’ll do three things. First, weigh yourself and calculate your percentage weight loss. So if you weighed 180 pounds and you lost 2 pounds that would mean that you lost 1.1% (pretty awesome). Second, you’ll briefly answer two basic questions, what did you do that month and what are you planning on doing the next month to meet your challenge. Third, you’ll tell Mom/Grandma/Jane Agle the above two items. To help those of us on the weight loss challenge, you’ll do #1 and #3 on the 24^th of the month as well, cause that really helps.

Want a Different Challenge?

Okay, now what about those that happen to need another challenge besides weight loss. Of course, we want you to participate and here is how it will work for you. Pick a challenge that requires effort every month. It could be something like reading a book every month, making your bed every day of the month, doing something nice for someone else each month. There are so many tasks that you can pursue. That will be up to you, but there are rewards.

For those that take the “Other” challenge, on the 12^th of each month you’ll do two things. First, analyze how you did with respect to your self-designed challenge. Second, you’ll briefly answer two basic questions, what did you do that month and what are you planning on doing the next month to meet your challenge. Third, you’ll tell Mom/Grandma/Jane Agle the above two items.

The Reward

For those that take either challenge and were successful in achieving their challenge you’ll get one entry in the Challenge Sweepstakes. The entries end on the 12^th of December. On that day, the entries will be drawn out of a “hat” by Dennis and Jane Agle (we trust them right) and will pick 3^rd prize, 2^nd prize and 1^st prize.

3^rd Prize will be a $100 gift certificate from either Cinemark or Regal (they own Edwards, Regal and UA).

2^nd Prize will be $100 gift certificate from either Cinemark or Regal (they own Edwards, Regal and UA) and a $200 Amazon Kindle Fire (or whatever the “hot” item is around that time).

1^st Prize will be a $100 gift certificate from either Cinemark or Regal (they own Edwards, Regal and UA) a $200 Amazon Kindle Fire (or whatever the “hot” item is around that time) and $400 in Disney Dollars.

Sweeten Your Chances and the Pot

Okay, you can sweeten your chances should you choose. One, let’s say you want to lose more than 12%. Well, if you make that challenge by, say May 2012, and you want to continue, do so. Each 6% additional weight loss earns you another entry.

Or say you want to do more than one “other” challenge. By all means you can and for each challenge that you’re successful in achieving through December 12^th 2012 you’ll get an entry. For those that want to combine both, feel free. Each person can earn a maximum of four entries.

For those that want to ADD (not contribute to what is already there, but rather to add), you can do so. But feel no compulsion as good prizes are already there and this is more about giving back and achieving a goal or two. This can be a lot of fun and help all involved. So join the challenge!! The fun begins January 1, 2012.