Motivation for Monday/Contest Intro.

As I said in the video, Wednesday I am kicking off “The Hot 100 – Going Out With a Bang!” contest. Here’s the information you need to know:

You have to come up with some goals.
You have to publish those goals.
You have to give a status follow-up on those goals at least every ten days.

It is that easy folks. I encourage you to also set some mini-goals along the way, perhaps as part of the updates. That is one good way to break the goals down into manageable pieces and keep it right in front of you. The contest ends the last day of 2009. All those who have done these three simple things will be entered in a drawing to win a jar of AWESOME smoked, sweet* & sour, pickled jalapeños. You have no idea how awesome these are! You won’t find them anywhere but here. This is a recipe my wife and I came up with, and everyone who has tried them is raving about them. One pepper eating friend of mine said this is the best pepper product he has ever had. If you don’t like jalapeños, that’s okay, this would make a great gift for someone else.

Now start working on your goals today. A post with the title of the contest will be posted on my blog Wednesday. Leave a comment on that post letting me know you are doing the contest. I don’t want to miss out on someone. Now, get out there and tell others about the contest so they can be preparing themselves. This is all about making us all healthier, and ending 2009 with a bang!

One disclaimer, I am not really sure what is involved in sending a jar like this overseas, but I am going to do what I can to get it to the winner. I want everyone to be eligible. Just realize that if I find out I am going to run into some customs issues or outrageous shipping charges, we might have to find an alternative prize.

* The sweet in the sweet & sour is Splenda.

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68 Responses to “Motivation for Monday/Contest Intro.”

MizFit, on September 21st, 2009 at 4:38 am said:

a pepper like that hath never passed my lips.

I should be called MizWimpyMouth.

That said lemmie know if I can help you spread the word about this!

It’s a great idea….

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 21st, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Mizfit, I hate it that you don’t appreciate a good, hot pepper. Of course, if we were all the same, life would be boring.

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Hanlie, on September 21st, 2009 at 4:55 am said:

I’ve been wondering what I can do to make the last 100 days of this year count… So I’m in! (I’ll donate the peppers to someone closer to you…)

Thanks!

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 21st, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Hanlie, I’m glad you are joining in. This is going to be fun!

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Diane Fit to the Finish, on September 21st, 2009 at 6:26 am said:

That’s a great idea Steve! I can’t believe there are only a few more than 100 days left in 2009. Wow!

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 21st, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Thanks Diane!

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Lori, on September 21st, 2009 at 8:34 am said:

100 days left of the year!! That was an eye opener.

Great idea and I’m in!

Will we be posting here to check in?

I loves me some peppers – bring on the heat!

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 21st, 2009 at 8:09 pm
It is an eye opener, isn’t it?

I am glad to read you are in. I’ll set up a post on Wednesday to kick it all off. Those who are in should comment on that post. I will also post reminders every 10 days. Those who are in should at least check in on the reminder post, although the formal, more detailed check in can be on their own blog.

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rachel allen, on September 21st, 2009 at 8:41 am said:

steve, are you in marketing? or possibly PR work?

what a fantastic concept! The Hot 100! SMOKIN’!

mizfit, when you smoke the peppers sometimes the spiciness is drastically reduced. i love pickled jalapenos since they arent so hot. so steve, do the peppers go mild when smoked?

ps, im in *

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 21st, 2009 at 8:10 pm
No Rachel, I am not in a career nearly that exciting. Thanks for the compliment though.

This is going to be a fun challenge, and the winner is really going to enjoy the prize.

The heat of these peppers is indeed reduced, but they still have a small kick to them. Some people won’t go for them, but if you like spicy at all, you will love them.

Glad to read you are in!

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Leah, on September 21st, 2009 at 9:13 am said:

This sounds great! However, I am working through a fear of weight lsos challenges, so I’m not sure I’ll join. Whether I join or not I will put this on my blog. I’ll let you know by Wednesday if I decide to do it.

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 21st, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Leah, the good news is you can make this what you want it to be. I understand your reluctance, but the only person you are competing with is yourself. There doesn’t have to be a weight goal, something as simple as “I will exercise three days a week” will do. Think it over.

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Lisa, on September 21st, 2009 at 9:38 am said:

Sounds like a great challenge!

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 21st, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Thanks Lisa!

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Fran, on September 21st, 2009 at 1:26 pm said:

Hai I found you through someone elses blog. Great idea, I’m going to think this over if I join.

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 21st, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Hey Fran, glad to see your comment. I hope you decide to join in!

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Ismael, on September 21st, 2009 at 10:14 pm said:

Just found your blog and am so glad I did! I love the idea of this challenge. I’m all for it and will sign up on Wednesday.

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 22nd, 2009 at 7:09 am
Glad to have you on board Ismael! Good luck to you!

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Shelli Belly, on September 22nd, 2009 at 12:21 am said:

Hey Steve,
I’m in! What great timing. I even weigh in on Wednesdays the time is just right. Hmmmm Goals.

Hot 100, I’ll be ready and announce it on my blog.

Thanks,
Shelli
http://www.shellibelly.com

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 22nd, 2009 at 7:09 am
Great Shelli! This is going to be an interesting 100 days!

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VAngel, on September 22nd, 2009 at 1:26 am said:

Great contest Steve,youre such a natural.Hey I just have to say one thing,anyone who wins those jalepenos will definitely leave 2009 with a BANG! Just a little humor,ha.

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 22nd, 2009 at 7:10 am
Thanks VAngel – love the humor btw!

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julie, on September 22nd, 2009 at 7:15 am said:

I generally don’t care for contests, but maybe at this point I can stand it, especially for a yummy jar of pickled jalepenos. I may not be on the internetz for the next week, but I’ll look in when I get back.

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 22nd, 2009 at 7:19 am
I wish I could send the smell and taste of the jalapenos through the Internet. They are so worth it. I hope you decide to join in.

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Wendy, on September 22nd, 2009 at 11:37 am said:

Those peppers are definitely prize-worthy Steve! I won’t be entering, but I’m excited to watch from the sidelines and I’ll be cheering everyone on! You are provided such fabulous motivation!

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 22nd, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Thank you Wendy. I appreciate your comment, and I am sure those entering will appreciate the cheering.

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Fran, on September 22nd, 2009 at 11:44 am said:

Steve I’m in! I will come back tomorrow to confirm my participation and will make mention/progress on my blog starting tomorrow.

Think this is fun! Let’s leave 2009 with a bang!

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 22nd, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Great Fran! I am glad to hear you are joining in the fun!

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Pippa, on September 22nd, 2009 at 4:57 pm said:

Thanks for stopping by my Porch, Steve. I’m in for the challenge, too!

Only a couple of hours after I posted about your challenge, I found this link in my inbox from one of my newsletter subscriptions, I kid you not: http://www.finishstrongmovie.com/

Thought it might be inspirational to all who want to participate. Roll on Wednesday, we’re ready! Whoohoo!

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 22nd, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Great Pippa! I am glad to have you join in. I just watched the video — that was pretty good and the timing was impeccable! I’ll post a link to it with tonight or tomorrow’s post. Thanks for passing it on.

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praetorian Reply:
September 25th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Thank God! At a point in my life when I had lost my rerespect the heart and soul of the American People, I had given over to the idea that narcissism and petty greed had become the new American way. I found your blog! Thank you jesus. Now I know its true.

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 25th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Praetorian, you will have to forgive me, as I am really tired tonight and perhaps not thinking totally right. I am taking your comment as a sarcastic dig at me. If that is how it is intended, I am not sure where this came from. If, on the other hand, you are stating just the opposite, and you are indicating that I have given you hope in American people again, then thank you, although I really don’t feel that is at all deserved either. I hope you come back and clarify your thoughts. Again, forgive my ignorance. Perhaps if I re-read this in the morning I will be more clear on what you are saying.
Jenn (Ex Hot Girl), on September 22nd, 2009 at 8:53 pm said:

I’m in. Posting my goals tonight after the Biggest Loser!

Thanks for doing this,
~Jenn

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 22nd, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Thanks for the comment, and I am glad to see you are joining in! The best of luck to you!

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Shannon Fab Fattie, on September 22nd, 2009 at 10:25 pm said:

Im in…im in…Woo Hoo Im in! Doing a blog post right now. Whew I almost missed it~wiping sweat of my forehead!~
This is a great challenge

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 23rd, 2009 at 7:09 am
Great Shannon! Glad to see you are on board!

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Monica, on September 22nd, 2009 at 10:56 pm said:

Oh so youre Steve! Hello! Ok, count me in! TY for doing something so wonderful

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 23rd, 2009 at 7:10 am
You got it – I am Steve. Glad you stopped by and decided to join in!

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FatFitnessFood, on September 23rd, 2009 at 3:58 am said:

Oh My…I am totally in! This is the best idea I have come across in months!

Thanks so much!

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 23rd, 2009 at 7:12 am
Thanks FatFitnessFood – glad to have you on board!

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Kristie Lynn, on September 23rd, 2009 at 6:57 am said:

I like this idea a lot – thanks to you (and MizFit for directing me over) for a good goal to close out the year

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 23rd, 2009 at 7:14 am
Kristie, I am glad you stopped by, and I am glad you are in. This is going to be fun!

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Mary :: A Merry Life, on September 23rd, 2009 at 9:09 am said:

Hmmmmms. Such a good idea Steve!! I guess I could participate as well….. Well I don’t want to win (sorry) and I probably won’t update every 10 days or so, but I will set some goals and try to achieve them and post at the end. And I’ll follow other peeps as they progress. Woohoo go challenges! Go Steve! Hehe.

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Mary, I assume you don’t want to win because it is the peppers. It is okay though, the real winners will be the ones who get closer to their goals. Glad to have you on board!

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Jen (@bwJen), on September 23rd, 2009 at 1:20 pm said:

I will do a blog tonight but I am in!!! I love the concept of this contest! Thanks for hosting!!

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Thanks for participating Jen. I can’t wait to see your goals.

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jen (@bwJen) Reply:
September 23rd, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Goals are posted!!

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 23rd, 2009 at 8:40 pm
I just checked them out – great goals!
Doll, on September 23rd, 2009 at 8:57 pm said:

I might be a little late but I’m def up for the challenge! YAY!

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 23rd, 2009 at 8:59 pm
You made it in time! Welcome aboard!

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beej, on September 23rd, 2009 at 11:34 pm said:

I’ve been wanting a jar of those jalapenos for a while, so I’m so in!

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 24th, 2009 at 6:51 am
I am glad to read it Beej – I know you would love them.

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G, on September 24th, 2009 at 8:10 am said:

Count me in!

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 24th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Great G!

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BodyByPizza, on September 24th, 2009 at 8:53 am said:

I am totally taking this challenge! Thanks for the motivation and inspiration!

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 24th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Glad you joined in!

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Rick, on September 24th, 2009 at 4:40 pm said:

Steve,

Found this through the FabFatties site. I am in for the challenge. First goal is to run my first 5k. Signed up for it today. Will have to work on some others. Reaching my final goal weight is still doable this year so lets throw that into the mix as well.

Any suggestions?

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 24th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Rick, I think exercise goals are always good. Especially if there is some other exercise besides the 5k that you are wanting to begin or do better with. Committing to exercise a certain number of days a week, or an average number of days is also good. One of my favorites though is to say no to a trigger food (if you have one) for the rest of the year. I did not do that because I am not sure I can do without my trigger food (cereal) that long.

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Val, on September 24th, 2009 at 11:06 pm said:

I’m in!! What an awesome way to end the year.

Oh, and I loooove’s me some peppers

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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 25th, 2009 at 3:09 am
Great Val! Good luck to you!

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Sparky, on October 1st, 2009 at 12:45 pm said:

Am I too late to enter?

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South Beach Steve Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 6:28 am
Sparky, sorry to have to say this, but yes. The deadline was this past Monday. You can still participate though – several others are doing that.

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