Eden Lives Healthy (Voting Poll) Which Contest?

Contributor: Solar Ray Solar Ray
They all sound pretty good actually... all can be summed up as eating right and exercising regularly... can't beat that.
03/24/2011
Contributor: Maiden Maiden
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
Hey guys! A few quick questions/ideas for you regarding some of the less defined contest ideas.

For the Healthy Recipes contest. Exactly how would you like to quantify what makes a recipe a winner? Would you like to see it as ... more
I think making it group activities would be great, as well as maybe combining the individual activities. Some people may not have any one to exercise with at all.
03/25/2011
Contributor: Maiden Maiden
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
So your suggestion would be to combine them into one contest?
Yes! I spoke too soon apparently! lol Combine them!
03/25/2011
Contributor: markeagleone markeagleone
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
I need IDEAS on how to quantify a recipe contest! This is your idea, so let's get some ideas rolling!
I am not sure how to go about making the recipe "work" as a contest. There are many aspects to look at. I think it is almost easier if this was just a "post" idea, like on a previous "post for healthy recipies".

It would have to depend on the word of someone that they made it, for starters. Then giving detailed instructions, for those like me, that can maybe open a can of soup. It would have to state all the pertant information such as calories, fat, etc.

After that it would then rely on the others trying the recipe out and giving their opinions. That is the only suggestion that I have for making it "contest-like"

You could just do a simple - who posts the most, if the goal is to have an easy contest. But I believe, all of us are wanting to participate for a common goal and not the common goal of winning a GC.

I would like to see this become a learning experience with a "dash" of support and a "sprinkle" of goal achievment.
03/28/2011
Contributor: markeagleone markeagleone
I would like to share a "family" experience we had. This is not just limited to families, it includes anyone.

We took the kids for a walk, granted it was only about 1 mile, but there was a steep hill we had to go up. Since, we still have snow on the ground, thanks to a recent 6 inches dumped on us, the park was not going to be eventful.

Instead, we had snowball fights, built snowforts, and built snowmen. After all that and walking back home, it had been a good 3 hours of constant activity. I am sure we all burned many calories during that time. As we were famished by the time my wife had dinner done.

This simple outing was just as eventful as a tough three hour workout, considering all the movement and muscles we used in the activities.
03/28/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by markeagleone
I am not sure how to go about making the recipe "work" as a contest. There are many aspects to look at. I think it is almost easier if this was just a "post" idea, like on a previous "post for healthy ... more
There IS a post for healthy recipes...

That said, Vaccinium and I came together with a plan on how to make it work as a contest. This will be fun!
03/28/2011
Contributor: markeagleone markeagleone
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
There IS a post for healthy recipes...



That said, Vaccinium and I came together with a plan on how to make it work as a contest. This will be fun!
Yes, my wife directed me to that post. I should have linked to it.

I can not wait to hear what you guys came up with. It sounds like it is going to be exciting.
03/28/2011
Contributor: MsGoosie MsGoosie
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
Hey guys! A few quick questions/ideas for you regarding some of the less defined contest ideas.

For the Healthy Recipes contest. Exactly how would you like to quantify what makes a recipe a winner? Would you like to see it as ... more
As much as I love getting and sharing recipes, I had to vote for healthy activities as a family after I read your post about extending "family" to be "group." I'm a college girl living about 400mi from any family members, but I would love to get my "college family" more active! I've always found it easier to stay motivated and stick to a workout or exercise routine when working with a partner or a group, and I think that's true for a lot of people. This is also a great choice because it encompasses so much! Anything from bike rides, power walks, hiking, traditional workouts, etc would work for this topic. Besides, anything that gets *more* people active is always a great idea.
03/28/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
WINNER announced here along with the contest info!
04/01/2011
Contributor: emilia emilia
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Originally posted by zeebot
Healthy recipes! Cooking is so difficult
agreed
11/01/2011