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TBR 30: A CHALLENGE TO EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS

Here’s my official invitation to TBR 30, a 30-day challenge to eat more nutritious, wholesome food!

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WHAT IS TBR 30?

TBR 30 is a commitment to yourself that you will take care of your body by making wise and healthy food choices. That’s it!

It was a personal decision for me to focus on eating better in the next weeks and to look at food as fuel for running and other activities. While I eat healthy most of the time, I still fell into major cheat days with my munchies or made poor choices when I was hungry, especially after a long run! So, after getting tired of diets and pressuring myself to train more or eat less, I thought I should just adopt a more positive outlook and take on a healthier lifestyle for life.

Then, I thought of inviting all of you to do the same. Why not?! The hardest part in making this huge shift is to decide to start. So, I’m inviting you all to do it TOMORROW, JULY 1, 2011. Aside from that, it’ll make all of us answerable to each other. Plus, of course, it should be more fun.  (By the way, if you read this late, then just start midway. No prob!)

Again, TBR 30 is open to anyone and everyone. It’s also free.

WHY 30 DAYS?

TBR 30 starts on JULY 1 and ends JULY 30. Why a 30 day challenge?

Well, I know it takes 21 days to form a habit. So, if we reach the 22nd day eating healthy then we pretty much know that by the end of July, eating healthy won’t be a “challenge” but a “lifestyle.”

Whether only 5 or 50 sign up for TBR 30, I’ll be doing this, but I do hope you can take on the challenge with me.  Sige na!

WHAT IT ISN’T…

TBR 30 is not about dieting. I won’t give you a detailed, restrictive diet for three reasons: 1) I’m not a nutritionist nor a dietitian. 2) Diets only make you feel deprived, which will lead you to cheat once you’re off it. (Believe me, that’s what happened to me in New York heehee.) 3) I HATE DIETING!  And, don’t tell Harvie, my nutritionist friend, nor Mitch Felipe-Mendoza, but I hate journalling my food intake too!

TBR 30 is not about losing weight.  Repeat after me: Our goal is to eat right, not to lose weight.  But, that’s not to say that we won’t be doing cartwheels if we drop some unwanted pounds or look a lot fitter after 30 days (which will most likely be the case!)

TBR 30 will not sell you any products or gear. Trying out new drugs, shakes, formulas, gear, or exercises to lose weight may work temporarily. But, sooner or later, we’ll tire of it and eventually go back to our old ways. Nope, this is not a sponsored challenge either.

TBR 30 is not a support group, diet group, or run group. We’re just a group of individuals who want to improve our health. If you guys, by any chance, meet face to face or become virtual friends, that would be great.

WHAT ARE THE GUIDELINES?

I thought of only 5 main points that should guide us during the next 30 days. CODE: TBR 30.

TBR30 NOTE

T: Take control. Are you hungry? Grab a bite. Are you full? Drop the spoon and fork when you are satisfied, not too full. Plan your meals wisely so you’ll be in control of what goes into your mouth and you have no excuses.

B: Be mindful of what you eat. Stop eating on the run (no pun intended) or tasting your kids’ meals and taking a bite from your officemate’s burger all day. Sit down at the dining table. Stare at your visually appealing food. And savor every morsel. (I’ve started cooking my healthy food myself!)

R: Read the labels. You’ve heard this a hundred times before and I’ll say it again. Choose raw, fresh food that actually come with no labels. Limit processed food. If you must eat them, choose the foods that have the least ingredients.

3: 3 major meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Plus, 2 snacks. Add an additional snack after dinner if you wish.

0: Zero stress over your weight. Zero pressure to stick to a strict diet. Zero guilt over mistakes or mess ups. If you slip, dust yourself off and eat properly in the next meal.

HOW DO I JOIN?

  1. Post a comment below saying: I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!
  2. Download this TBR30 which contains the guidelines mentioned above.  (Yes, yes, you can see I am completely inspired to do this and I hope you will be too!)  Print it. Post it in an area in your home where you’ll see it daily: the refrigerator or your mirror.
  3. Last but not the least, practice what you promised: EAT RIGHT THIS JULY!

Good luck to us!

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112 Responses to “TBR 30: A CHALLENGE TO EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS”

  1. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS! (I’ll try to bring it up to 40. To 50. To 60… And more!)

    Good luck to you, TBR, and everyone who will take on this challenge! ;)

    Cee said on Jun 30 11 at 8:24 PM Reply

  2. Game! I’m in Ü Magandang birthday resolution ito! Ü

    Macel said on Jun 30 11 at 8:32 PM Reply

  3. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!

    Gej said on Jun 30 11 at 8:34 PM Reply

  4. Ill eat right for more than 30 days!

    Nelson Mallillin said on Jun 30 11 at 9:37 PM Reply

  5. I’ll EAT RIGHT FOR 30 Days!

    danny said on Jun 30 11 at 9:42 PM Reply

  6. Sali ako…
    I promise…I’ll eat right for 30 days!

    Ariel Medina said on Jun 30 11 at 9:45 PM Reply

  7. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!……and hopefully stick to it beyond the 30 days Good luck to us! =)

    runENT said on Jun 30 11 at 10:35 PM Reply

  8. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!

    Neil Jameson Sta. Isabel said on Jun 30 11 at 11:49 PM Reply

  9. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!
    then sleep right…and think right…i’ll be good to myself from now on!

    Liz said on Jul 01 11 at 12:50 AM Reply

  10. I will eat right for 30 days. I will eat right for 30 days.

    Running Medic said on Jul 01 11 at 2:53 AM Reply

  11. I’ll eat right for 30 days!

    I definitely need this now! Thanks for starting this! :)

    bernice said on Jul 01 11 at 5:32 AM Reply

  12. I’ll eat right for 30 days. I just read this and I already ate a slice of banana bread after my organic cereal.

    Zap said on Jul 01 11 at 6:42 AM Reply

  13. Hi Jaymie,
    Ever since my husband’s annual physical exam results came back that his triglycerides were past the limit, we started eating steamed veggies for lunch for almost 3 weeks now and hoping to continue on with this habit….
    I’ll eat right not just for 30 days…hopefully for life..:)

    Beth M. said on Jul 01 11 at 7:11 AM Reply

  14. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!!!

    Luis said on Jul 01 11 at 7:53 AM Reply

  15. I’ll eat right for 30 days! one day at a time…..and completely ignore all the junk food in our office pantry thats free…

    Randy Kanapi said on Jul 01 11 at 8:12 AM Reply

  16. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!

    ana said on Jul 01 11 at 8:17 AM Reply

  17. Game! :)

    Emon said on Jul 01 11 at 8:19 AM Reply

  18. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!!! ^_^

    joyce said on Jul 01 11 at 8:34 AM Reply

  19. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS! :)

    Maria Everlinda Austria Amulong said on Jul 01 11 at 8:37 AM Reply

  20. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS! (two thumbs up, TBR!)

    wona said on Jul 01 11 at 8:39 AM Reply

  21. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!!!

    Lil'Jo said on Jul 01 11 at 8:43 AM Reply

  22. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS and even beyond!! :D

    rainier egos said on Jul 01 11 at 8:53 AM Reply

  23. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!

    cnicart said on Jul 01 11 at 8:57 AM Reply

  24. I’ll eat right for 30 days! :)

    SheilaP said on Jul 01 11 at 9:07 AM Reply

  25. I’ll eat right for 30 days!

    sherry said on Jul 01 11 at 9:13 AM Reply

  26. I will eat right for 30 days! what a good way to start the 2nd half of the year.

    penchie said on Jul 01 11 at 9:19 AM Reply

  27. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS! good luck to all of us!

    Kat P said on Jul 01 11 at 9:21 AM Reply

  28. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS! :)

    Jordee said on Jul 01 11 at 9:25 AM Reply

  29. I’ll eat right for 30 days!

    Mimi said on Jul 01 11 at 9:27 AM Reply

  30. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS! the journey begins with this first step :)

    beesquare said on Jul 01 11 at 9:29 AM Reply

  31. I’ll eat right for 30 days!

    Red said on Jul 01 11 at 9:29 AM Reply

  32. I’ll eat right for 30 days!

    Kenneth said on Jul 01 11 at 9:35 AM Reply

  33. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS! no skipping meals.

    Allan Merin said on Jul 01 11 at 9:38 AM Reply

  34. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!

    Alex said on Jul 01 11 at 9:46 AM Reply

  35. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS! And I’ll start today.

    Plebe said on Jul 01 11 at 9:47 AM Reply

  36. This is going to be hard especially for someone who loves to eat (that’s me), but I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS.

    Dr. Lora said on Jul 01 11 at 10:01 AM Reply

  37. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!

    Mark Gallardo said on Jul 01 11 at 10:12 AM Reply

  38. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS! i’ve done it before :) i’ll do it again!

    Liwgin V. Diente said on Jul 01 11 at 10:19 AM Reply

  39. I have been eating right for the past 7 years. Used to weigh 160lbs, had a 34 waistline and clothes were either XL or XXL. more than 40lbs lesser now, my waistline dropped to 28, clothes are medium (or small) and i’m into running, bikathon, aikido, poi dancing and surfing now. even at 42,i feel life has really just begun. :-)

    bluejeans said on Jul 01 11 at 11:16 AM Reply

  40. OK…I’m IN..I’ll join…already printed “TBR 30″ and put it on my office wall…I’ll have a copy for home and at my ROOM IN FRONT OF THE REF…hahahahaha…Good Luck to us and happy eating-it-right!!!

    Jhoey said on Jul 01 11 at 11:21 AM Reply

  41. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!!!

    :) :):)

    jhuvy said on Jul 01 11 at 11:32 AM Reply

  42. I’m in… I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!!!

    Planned on continuing my beer and tortillas and hummus diet (more on the beer haha ) after I read Born to Run, but I’ll do the shift. :-)

    Ghost said on Jul 01 11 at 12:25 PM Reply

  43. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!

    enrico valenciano said on Jul 01 11 at 12:45 PM Reply

  44. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!

    JC said on Jul 01 11 at 1:14 PM Reply

  45. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!

    Johnyboy said on Jul 01 11 at 1:17 PM Reply

  46. I’m in! I’LL EAT RIGHT FO 30 DAYS! and hope to make it a habit

    Rhick Alejandro said on Jul 01 11 at 1:20 PM Reply

  47. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!!!

    xyza said on Jul 01 11 at 1:21 PM Reply

  48. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!

    Roman said on Jul 01 11 at 1:25 PM Reply

  49. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!piece of cake, jaymie…but a BIG piece of cake, that is!!!wahahaha…count me in!!

    Fides said on Jul 01 11 at 1:36 PM Reply

  50. This is so cool coz it’s necessary, easy to do, and the fact that many more people are doing it serves as a encouragement. I say let’s doh it!

    Brown Raise Runner said on Jul 01 11 at 1:41 PM Reply

  51. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS! = )

    anton said on Jul 01 11 at 1:57 PM Reply

  52. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!!!

    rommel m. eusebio said on Jul 01 11 at 2:03 PM Reply

  53. I’m in… I’ll eat right for 30 days!

    Mike J. said on Jul 01 11 at 2:44 PM Reply

  54. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!!!

    chaley said on Jul 01 11 at 3:07 PM Reply

  55. hey tbr :) I’m in! But my day started with a buffet breakfast for our team ;) I stayed away from the heavy carbs and sweets though. I’ll eat right for the next 29.5 (haha) days!

    Patty said on Jul 01 11 at 3:37 PM Reply

  56. I’ll eat right for 30 days!!

    Matthew Estrada said on Jul 01 11 at 4:40 PM Reply

  57. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!!!!!!!!!

    JJ said on Jul 01 11 at 4:45 PM Reply

  58. I’ll eat right starting today :-)

    marissa said on Jul 01 11 at 4:51 PM Reply

  59. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!

    Survived 7 months of being vegetarian. Then I splurged A.K.A. cheated for a day, then another, then another. Deprivation is HARD!!! It’s been a year. Now is a good time to start making better choices. Count me in! And can I just pretend I didn’t have that red velvet donut after eating that DQ ice cream… ;)

    janine said on Jul 01 11 at 4:51 PM Reply

  60. I’ll eat right for 30 days just like 2 years ago – only healthier! (and should not feel bad about it!)

    syzygy said on Jul 01 11 at 6:17 PM Reply

  61. I’ll eat right for 30 days!!!

    judith said on Jul 01 11 at 7:21 PM Reply

  62. maganda sana sumali.. BUT I have a PAU60 and Milo Marathon coming up this month (July 16 and 31, respectively). I will just wish success to all those who joined Ms. Jaymie in this challenge ;)

    Zalds said on Jul 01 11 at 7:30 PM Reply

  63. I’ll eat right for 30 days!

    jhun said on Jul 01 11 at 8:07 PM Reply

  64. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS! (fingers crossed)

    wickedlyle said on Jul 01 11 at 8:55 PM Reply

  65. Hi Ms. Jaymie!

    This is so timely. I’ve decided to eat healthy and exercise since I am obese and my blood test results were not so good.So glad to learn that you have thought of “TBR 30″.

    I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS…and I am determined to make it a habit!

    JoYcE said on Jul 01 11 at 9:28 PM Reply

  66. I had been thinking about this for two days now, wasn’t sure if I’m up to the challenge. Haaay…. this is going to be harder than the dream marathon… but I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS! There, I said it… no more backing up.

    audrey said on Jul 01 11 at 9:33 PM Reply

  67. Count me in! I’ll eat right for 30 days!

    John Paul I. Sepe said on Jul 01 11 at 9:37 PM Reply

  68. I’ll eat right for 30 days :)

    Sweet said on Jul 01 11 at 9:38 PM Reply

  69. …it’s better late than never…I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!

    Haste said on Jul 01 11 at 10:01 PM Reply

  70. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS starting now

    Edna said on Jul 01 11 at 10:17 PM Reply

  71. I’ll eat right for 30 days. :)

    Boss' minion said on Jul 02 11 at 1:26 AM Reply

  72. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS! I missed 1 day but will catch up!

    Pinky Cabreros said on Jul 02 11 at 7:13 AM Reply

  73. I’ll eat right for 30 days!!!

    Sam said on Jul 02 11 at 7:49 AM Reply

  74. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!

    Ping said on Jul 02 11 at 11:56 AM Reply

  75. do the right thing for 30 day. Kahit late na ko start.. July 2..

    RM Ornedo said on Jul 02 11 at 2:56 PM Reply

  76. I’ll eat right for 30 days!!! till Aug.1/11. Many thanks to Ms. Jamie. Pls wish me luck coz i really need ds.

    iceman runner said on Jul 02 11 at 3:46 PM Reply

  77. I’ll eat right for 30 days!!!
    Count me in!!!!

    Ginger Aganon said on Jul 02 11 at 5:26 PM Reply

  78. Better late than never… I’ll eat right for 30 days!

    Edwin Espinoza said on Jul 02 11 at 7:33 PM Reply

  79. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS. My last marathon was in February and I didn’t run for quite a while. Then I went to Europe for a month and everything was downhill from there. Between February and mid-Jun, the weight difference stood at 14 pounds all because I didn’t know how to eat right when I travel and not on a training routine. I will eat right for the next 30 days and gain the habit for good. :D

    Sam Manlosa said on Jul 02 11 at 11:55 PM Reply

  80. Bring it on!!:)

    ggiorgio said on Jul 03 11 at 1:14 PM Reply

  81. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!
    thanks jaymie.
    been reading all your blogs.
    although we never meet,
    but I came to love you as a friend.
    I can identify with your ups & downs,
    joys & cries.
    and
    the cheating (i love sweets), confession and resolution cycle.
    even the vicissitudes of the scale.

    I love your article:
    Are You Running Away?
    You put into words what my emotion & spirit state when I’m pounding the ground.

    Running is a philosophy.
    I run not to lose weight.
    I want to lose weight to run better.
    God bless you and you family Jaymie.
    We are in this together my friend.

    runner1991 said on Jul 03 11 at 11:05 PM Reply

  82. I’ll eat right for 30 days! (actually 27 days from now on =)

    johanna said on Jul 03 11 at 11:37 PM Reply

  83. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS! im 3 days late … but as the saying goes “better late than never” :)

    jeric said on Jul 04 11 at 1:50 AM Reply

  84. Hope it’s not yet late… I’ll eat right for 30 days!

    Odette said on Jul 04 11 at 8:54 AM Reply

  85. Count me in!

    Tricia said on Jul 04 11 at 9:36 AM Reply

  86. habol ako!
    I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!

    Alo said on Jul 04 11 at 10:15 AM Reply

  87. Just saw this one and already had lunch. And I missed 4 days.
    But I’ll start tonight, even this afternoon coffee break.
    I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 26 DAYS!
    (I hope I get counted in).

    Antz said on Jul 04 11 at 12:29 PM Reply

  88. sali ako dyan! I totally agree with jayme on this, eat right and train right. input = out put, is directly proportional!

    stanley navarro said on Jul 04 11 at 3:42 PM Reply

  89. Hope it’s not too late, but I’ll eat right for 30 days!

    Andrea said on Jul 05 11 at 7:20 AM Reply

  90. I’ll eat right for “26″ days and promise myself to continue henceforth and not feel guilty not to finish my kid’s leftover…

    Netzky said on Jul 05 11 at 8:09 AM Reply

  91. pahabol! I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!

    dache said on Jul 05 11 at 9:22 AM Reply

  92. Il eat right for 25 days!

    maribel said on Jul 05 11 at 7:34 PM Reply

  93. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!

    I’ll get my cholesterol numbers down, get back into regular running, and finally complete 42k. :)

    RG said on Jul 06 11 at 1:44 PM Reply

  94. ako din…I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!

    jay said on Jul 06 11 at 3:40 PM Reply

  95. Game, if it’s not too late!

    Avery said on Jul 07 11 at 8:29 AM Reply

  96. I’ll eat right for 30 days! So I can look good and feel Good afterwards. Just in time for my Bday celeb :)

    Bodivance Runner said on Jul 07 11 at 5:34 PM Reply

  97. I wanna join! I’ll EAT RIGHT IN 30 DAYS kahit July 8 na! ;)

    ghia said on Jul 08 11 at 5:54 AM Reply

  98. I want to join! I’ll EAT RIGHT IN 30 DAYS kahit July 8 na! ;)

    ghia said on Jul 08 11 at 5:54 AM Reply

  99. GAME! :D

    kassy said on Jul 09 11 at 11:59 AM Reply

  100. I’ll eat right in 30 days…

    Angela Ballesteros Brazan said on Jul 09 11 at 10:51 PM Reply

  101. Better late than never..!.. I just had my grocery yesterday for this week’s breakfast meals..I decided to return to my old diet of preparing my own sandwich ( lettuce, tomatoes, & ham).. Anyone would like to share what’s their breakfast meal?..

    fe said on Jul 10 11 at 10:53 AM Reply

  102. I know it’s too late…I’ll eat right in 30 days!

    Tina Dollosa said on Jul 13 11 at 2:57 AM Reply

  103. I’ll eat right in 30 days! :D

    Iz said on Jul 19 11 at 10:14 PM Reply

  104. I will eat right for 30 days

    love me said on Aug 30 11 at 6:45 AM Reply

  105. I’LL EAT RIGHT FOR 30 DAYS!

    bogge said on Sep 09 11 at 4:42 PM Reply

  106. I will eat right for 30 days!!!and im going to start running promise…

    nolie boy said on Oct 11 11 at 4:49 AM Reply

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