T-6 - Buddy Up

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Buddy Up

Description

You’re not alone.  You have scores of friends treading shoulder to shoulder through the trenches of this challenge with you... what a blessing and an opportunity

To Do

Find a buddy from within our ranks to partner with... If that proves problematic for you for any reason, do try your best to find a local friend or loved one with whom you can either exercise in person or chat remotely

Nourish Yourself

Share your nutrition thoughts and plan with your buddy -- you may be able to exchange delicious ideas and recipes

Get Up & Go!

Also share your activity plan with your partner.  Who knows, you may learn of a new mode of movement that piques your interest, or find you have an interest in common

Tools

If you choose a buddy from within our group then you may chat securely with them on Facebook.  Also our LYLLYL group is categorized as “closed” meaning the public can not view anything we share or post on that page

Tip

Strategize with your buddy how to get the most out of partnering with one another.  Brainstorm ways to have fun and stay motivated

Tweak

Find ways to make this a different shape up experience than you have had in the past.  Do your best not to fall into the trap of merely venting to your buddy, but find creative solutions together that you can share with the group during our weekly Check-In Chats

Question

How can you and your buddy best assist and support each other?

Thought

“The buddy system is a procedure in which two people, the buddies, operate together as a single unit so that they are able to monitor and help each other. In adventurous or dangerous activities, where the buddies are often equals, the main benefit of the system is improved safety: each may be able to prevent the other becoming a casualty or rescue the other in a crisis.” –Wikipedia

Tidbit

”One of the most difficult situations is starting on a brand new road to success and not having a support network to talk to, or to help you through those difficult or challenging times. No matter how intelligent, strong willed, or determined you are there will be ocassions when you need a true friend to give you a push, to give you an honest opinion, or to help you identify ways to overcome an obstacle.... read more...

Treat(s)

2 for 1 membership to Joie de Vivre lifestyle for you and your buddy, plus bonus of 500 member points each for being a part of LYLLYL: Joie de Vivre Lifestyle Membership & Rewards

Chex® Muddy Buddies®

Total Prep Time:15 min

Makes:18 servings (1/2 cup each)

9	cups Rice Chex®, Corn Chex® or Chocolate Chex® cereal (or combination)
1	cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2	cup peanut butter
1/4	cup butter or margarine
1	teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2	cups powdered sugar

1.	Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
2.	In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
3.	Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

1 Serving: Calories 210 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g);Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 170mg; Total Carbohydrate 29g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 16g); Protein 3g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 6%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 MyPyramid Servings: 1 tsp Fats & Oils
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Blog

Here’s an Australian blog post on the benefits of the buddy system:  More of Me to Love blog

In Sum

If you fall, your buddy will be there to pick you up... and vice versa