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Elf for Health Holiday Challenge

December 10, 2020 by Lindsay 120 Comments

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Hi Friends!

Hope you all had a great weekend. We’re postponing Bean Bytes today because I have something super exciting to share with you guys! I know a lot of you loved the #LiveLeanEatGreen challenge in October and asked for another one. Well…. ask and you shall receive! I’ve teamed up with one of my best blogging buddies, Elle from nutritionella, to bring you guys a six week challenge to help you stay on track during the holidays! Elle just finished her dietetic internship so we’ll both be becoming Registered Dietitians in early 2013.

We’re super passionate about nutrition and wellness and LOVE helping others eat right and stay active. Since we know the holidays can make it hard to stay on track with healthy habits, we wanted to come up with a way we could help you guys! Here’s what we came up with…

Introducing the Elf for Health Holiday Challenge! This is a six week challenge that will run from the Monday after Thanksgiving thru the first week in January. There will be daily tasks, daily winners, prizes, weekly newsletters, and a Facebook group for support.

And are you ready for the best part? You’ll have an elf to support and encourage you! When you sign up, you will also be committing to be an elf for someone in return. Over the course of the challenge, you will have three different elves.

Sounds like a great way to stay motivated and meet new people over the holidays doesn’t it?! Since this challenge is internet based, anyone can participate… no matter where you’re located! All you need is access to the internet and an email address.

So what does an Elf do?

Elf Duties

As an Elf, you are expected to support your assigned buddy with their holiday health goals and the daily challenges. Elves & buddies will be reassigned every 2 weeks. You are only asked to email your buddy 2 times per week:

  • Monday: Send your buddy an email to help them with the challenges for that week. Ideas of things to include/attach: your own personal tips & tricks, inspiring words and/or images, a new, healthy recipe or workout to try.
  • Thursday – Saturday: Any time during these days, check in with your buddy! For example, ask them if they tried a new recipe, workout, or had fun with any certain challenges. Feel free to tell them how you did with your challenges, too!

Anything more than those 2 emails is up to you but feel free to go above and beyond this to show your support! Just a few ideas: send your buddy Tweets, shout outs on our Facebook Page, email a fun workout you liked or send a hand written recipe or note.

Important Dates

  • *Friday, November 23rd at midnight: sign up deadline for all 6 weeks
  • Sunday, November 25th: Round 1 Elf assignments emailed
  • Monday, November 26th – Sunday, December 9th: Round 1
  • Sunday, December 9th: Round 2 Elf assignments emailed; Round 1 “Best Elf” winners chosen
  • Monday, December 10th – Sunday, December 23rd: Round 2
  • Sunday, December 23rd: Round 3 Elf assignments emailed; Round 2 “Best Elf” winners chosen
  • Monday, December 24th – Sunday January 6th: ROUND 3
  • Sunday, January 6th: Round 3 & participant grand prize winners chosen

*If you missed the initial sign up deadline, you can still participate:

  • Sign up before December 7th for Rounds 2 & 3
  • Sign up after December 7th but before December 22nd for Round 3

Not clear about something? Email Elle or Lindsay!

Prizes

We are working on getting some of our favorite companies involved to provide you guys with awesome prize packages. We will update our challenge pages with prize specifics once we finalize the brands we’re working with (hopefuly later this week) but for now we will have:

  • 3 prizes for “Best Elf”, one awarded at the end of each round
  • 1 grand prize for best participant awarded at the end of the challenge determined by participation, hashtagging and being an awesome Elf.

There will be a daily challenge winner chosen each day. Daily winners will be entered for a chance to win the grand prize!

Best elf prizes will given based on participation and nomination. If you love your elf, let us know so we can consider them for a Best Elf prize. Best Elf prizes will be awarded at the end of each round.

Still with me?

 

 

Sign Up

Want to sign up?! Fill out the form below.

We will be sending out a weekly newsletter reminding you of the weekly challenges so look out for a confirmation email to confirm your participation & newsletter subscription. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, check your spam box. If you still can’t find a confirmation email, let one of us (Elle or Lindsay) know ASAP and we’ll add you to the list.

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Info Pages

Also, we’ll both have Elf for Health info pages on each of our blogs if you’re looking for the calendar of daily challenges, the sign up form, important dates etc…
 
I think that about does it, for now. We’re excited to get things started after a relaxing Thanksgiving weekend!

Tell us, what are you most challenged by during the holidays?

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About Lindsay

Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Lisa says

    November 19, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Oh this is such a neat idea!!! Thanks for putting in all that effort to create this! I think I will join for it, sounds awesome!

    Reply
  2. Andrea says

    November 19, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    I am obsessed with this idea! Love it so much!!! Signed up immediately obviously and I’m already waiting for my elf!!! Love love love!!! What a FUN way to stay healthy through the holidays and help others out along the way too!!!

    Reply
  3. Miz says

    November 19, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    LOOOVE the challenge calendar!!
    And I never say things like that 🙂

    Reply
  4. The Candid RD says

    November 19, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    What an awesome idea!! It looks like so much work has gone into this. I’m not going to sign up, because I can’t commit to it and I don’t want to disappoint someone I’m trying to coach and support, but I will tweet it for sure!

    Reply
  5. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    November 19, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Just signed up! Love this idea!!

    Reply
  6. Anne says

    November 19, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    You are seriously amazing for all of the wonderful opportunities to connect that you orcastrate for all the rest of us. I can only image how much work it take, thank you!

    Reply
  7. Danielle @ Clean Food Creative Fitness says

    November 19, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    This is such a fun idea!!! Signing up now! Can’t wait!

    Reply
  8. Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers says

    November 19, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    What a cute idea! (of course, the rhyming significantly helps the cuteness 😉 )

    Reply
  9. Krysten Siba Bishop (@darwinianfail) says

    November 19, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    AWESOME AS ALWAYS!! Such a great way to stay healthy and accountable during the holidays!

    Reply
  10. Tina @ Best Body Fitness says

    November 19, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    I LOVE the idea of this challenge! And that your challenges include things to show love for others and the spirit of this season.

    Reply
  11. Heather @ What Does She Do All Day? says

    November 19, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    I’m so excited about this! Hopefully this is the kick in the pants I need to get my pre-baby body back!

    Reply
  12. Taralyn Parker says

    November 19, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    LOVE this idea! I’ve been looking for a holiday challenge and I think this will be perfect!

    Reply
  13. Karey @ Nutty About Health says

    November 19, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    I LOVE this idea & just signed up! Great thinking, ladies! Also, whoohoo on completing your dietetic internships & becoming RD’s soon!!! I can’t wait until that is me, but I still have a long way to go. Looking forward to the challenge & making new friends! 🙂
    Oh, & my biggest holiday challenge is not inhaling every single baked good I encounter. 😉

    Reply
  14. Laura says

    November 19, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    What a creative idea! I love the calendar with a challenge for each day. I am already doing another holiday challenge so I don’t know if I can commit to this as well, but I’ll definitely help spread the word!

    Reply
  15. Kelly @ No Sugar Sweet Life says

    November 19, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Love this. Need this!! Signed up. Thx girl!!!!!!

    Reply
  16. [email protected] Daze says

    November 19, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Great idea! I just signed up!

    Reply
  17. Zarah says

    November 19, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    This sounds so fun! I am most challenged by all the sweets that are EVERYWHERE during the holidays.

    Reply
  18. Paula Kiger says

    November 19, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    LOOOOOOVE this idea!!!!! I am in!

    Reply
  19. Kierston says

    November 19, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Wow! What an incredible thing you put together!!! Amazing really!

    Reply
  20. Brittany @ Read, Run, Repeat says

    November 19, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Already signing up — I’m so excited!!!! 😀

    Reply
  21. Millie Jones says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Love Love Love this!!! Thank you both for putting all the time in to create this! Signed up as soon as possible! Can not wait to get started!

    Reply
  22. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    November 19, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Great idea! We all could use a little accountability during the next 6 weeks. 🙂

    Reply
  23. Katie @momslrb says

    November 19, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Love the idea! Love that you get to get to know new people every two weeks. Great.

    Reply
  24. Jamie @ Thrifty Veggie Mama says

    November 19, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    What a great idea! I just signed up for another Holiday challenge so I am not sure I can do this one as well but I am seriously considering it. I will definitely spread the word.

    Reply
  25. Katie @ KatieEnPursuit says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Sounds super fun! Just signed-up. Thanks ladies for creating this challenge!

    Reply
  26. Danica @ It's Progression says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    just signed up!! I love having a little health challenge every day…My biggest struggle for healthy living during the holiday season is that dessert table–I have a hard time treating myself in reasonable amounts and it’s always sooo tempting for me to enjoy way too much sugar.

    Reply
  27. jobo says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    This is an AWESOME IDEA!!! I can’t wait to see it all go down! So exciting!!

    Reply
  28. Jacob Coon says

    November 19, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    I see that one of the challenges is for a no make-up day, does that mean men are not allowed to join in on the fun? I would like to if that is alright with you ladies.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 19, 2012 at 4:51 PM

      We’d love to have you!

      Reply
      • Jacob Coon says

        November 19, 2012 at 4:55 PM

        Well then I am in and that day of challenge should be pretty easy for me!

        Reply
  29. Carli says

    November 19, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    How fun and exciting! Count me in!

    Reply
  30. Shannon says

    November 19, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Gosh I can’t wait. I’ve been struggling soooo badly so hopefully this will help me

    Reply
  31. Meredith @ DareYouTo says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    oh man oh man oh mannnnnn !!!!!

    Reply
  32. Life's a Bowl says

    November 20, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    YES, I am so excited! Just signed-up 🙂

    Reply
  33. Keeley says

    November 20, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    How exciting.. signed up, tweeted and blogged about it! The calendar is stuck on my desk ready to start.

    Reply
  34. Jenni says

    November 20, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Lindsay, you always have the best ideas!! I am signing up for this to keep me focused this holiday season. Thank you!

    Reply
  35. Tania says

    November 20, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    I’m always up for a challenge, especially during the holidays!

    Reply
  36. Noelle at Noelle's Notebook says

    November 20, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Love this idea… all signed up, can’t wait to start! I definitely need some motivation!

    Reply
  37. Nicole says

    November 21, 2012 at 3:05 AM

    Great idea! The holidays overwhelm me… so many things to do and expectations (my own being the highest)! I am joining to keep myself accountable and keep the pounds away! What a fun idea!

    Reply
  38. Run with Jess says

    November 21, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    So glad I found this before the deadline! Woot!

    Reply
  39. JoAnna says

    November 21, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    So looking forward to this!! I even figured out how to add the button to my archaic blog. Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  40. meghan @ little girl in the big world says

    November 23, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    I’m excited to have found this challenge. I’m marathon training right now so am not having any trouble staying active and on task with working out, but I am eating so poorly. It’s really frustrating me because I’m working so hard that I don’t understand why I can’t stay motivated to fuel myself with healthy foods to support that.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 24, 2012 at 9:37 AM

      we’re so excited to have you!!! hopefully we can help!

      Reply
  41. charlotte says

    November 24, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    I’m a little late to all of this but holy wow I love this idea. i’m so glad you guys extended the sign up through today. I would have been seriously bummed if I missed out on this.

    Thank you so much for putting this together for us! What a fun way to stay on track this season!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 25, 2012 at 9:45 AM

      yay! glad you found it!

      Reply
  42. Nicole says

    November 25, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    I’m always sucked in by the sweets and chocolate. It’s always my downfall. I’m not a big Christmas dinner eater, but I’m a serious chocolate fanatic.

    Reply
  43. Lisa says

    November 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    I just signed up for round 2 – I need all the accountability and holiday spirit I can get!

    Reply
  44. [email protected] says

    November 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Love this!!! i just signed up for round 2 and 3 🙂

    Reply

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  35. Elf for Health Holiday Challenge « says:
    November 27, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    […] wanted to quickly pop in to give an update on a 6-week holiday challenge I am participating in! The Elf For Health Holiday Challenge is being hosted by Lindsay and Elle. It sounded like so much fun and I could definitely use some […]

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  36. Flash back : Balance and Goals | Freckles & Spice says:
    November 27, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    […] for dinner for 2, including some left over to back for lunch tomorrow (another goal I share with my elf for health)! I’m on a […]

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  37. Blank Wednesday says:
    November 28, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    […] a good way to fill in the blank this Holiday season? Check out Lindsay and Elle’s Elf4Health! Share […]

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  38. WOD, Elf for Health, Sausage, Eggs, Soup, Recipe, Healthy, Wellness says:
    November 28, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    […] work preparing supper. My Elf buddy for this week and next (Elf for Health program: Find out more HERE), sent over a really yummy soup recipe, which inspired me to try it out. Although, instead I ended […]

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  39. Get Out of My Head | katieenpursuit says:
    November 29, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    […] Jon sleeping like a baby staring at the ceiling — I thought “Well, this is perfect as the Elf4Health challenge today is to wake up 15-minutes early to meditate & reflect!”.  Turn a negative […]

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  40. Wine and Love v64 « Musings of a Girl says:
    November 30, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    […] I am participating the Elf 4 Health Challenge! My goal for this to eat healthier and move more. I am enjoying getting to know my partner! […]

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  41. Rollin’ with my Homies — Scenes from the Weekend | katieenpursuit says:
    December 2, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    […]  The #Elf4Health challenge from Friday to “eat the rainbow” ended up awesome, I got in a ton of colors […]

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  42. sharing is caring | purelytwins says:
    December 2, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    […] Lindsay put together a great 6 week challenge. […]

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  43. Weekly Roundup « Flake And Cake says:
    December 3, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    […] week I’ve been taking part in the Elf 4 Health challenge over at the Lean Green Bean and Nutritionella, which has been great fun. Not only have I been emailing my own elf, Sarah, the […]

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  44. I’ll Eat a Burlap Sack About It! | katieenpursuit says:
    December 3, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    […] today is a new #Elf4Health Challenge […]

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  45. Tracking my Fiber & the Housewives Lips | katieenpursuit says:
    December 4, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    […] sure you all are hanging on the edge of your seat to hear how the “fiber challenge” went from yesterday.  Well, I didn’t end up needing to chow-down on a burlap sack as […]

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  46. Homemade Raspberry Garlic Salad Dressing — Bendiful says:
    December 4, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    […] Elf Challenge was creating your own salad dressing and the one I created was too yummy not to share! My Elf […]

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  47. Thank You Elf | Life After Bagels says:
    December 5, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    […] holidays.  I’m so excited to be participating in a healthy challenge this month put on by Lindsay and […]

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  48. #elf4health Update!! | Miss Allergy Fit says:
    December 5, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    […] things have been busy the last week with the #elf4health challenge!! Elle and Lindsay have done an amazing job hosting this challenge.  And I think i read online that the number of […]

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  49. Cranberry Orange White Bean Hummish – with quick homemade cranberry sauce | Freckles & Spice says:
    December 5, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    […] Elf for Health Challenge for today was pack a healthy […]

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  50. It Starts with Food: Not just Another Diet Challenge - Your Trainer Paige says:
    December 6, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    […] there’s a LOT of them swimming around the blog world for the holidays. I’m loosely following Elf 4 Health, just because I think it’s a super fun challenge, but I’m also picking and choosing which parts […]

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  51. Sharing is Caring « Running Daze says:
    December 6, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    […] you didn’t sign up for Elf4Health, no worries. Just join along by clicking here and follow along with the daily challenges. Today’s challenge is to lift weights. I […]

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  52. Five For Friday | katieenpursuit says:
    December 7, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    […] also managed to snap this uber-attractive pic while I was foam rolling looking like death for the #Elf4Health “no makeup” part of […]

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  53. A Carpenter & His OCD Girlfriend Set-Up for Christmas | katieenpursuit says:
    December 9, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    […] #Elf4Health challenge of the weekend was to plan food & workout for the week.  Typically I have an idea of […]

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  54. Where I’ve Been and a Christmas Giveaway for you! says:
    December 10, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    […] not too late for you to join in on the fun! Simply fill out the form on this page and you’re […]

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  55. Elf4Health Week Two Roundup « Flake And Cake says:
    December 10, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    […] am absolutely loving elf4health with the Lean Green Bean and Nutritionella and week two has been just as good as week one! I had some lovely emails from […]

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  56. Betty Lies & Jane Fonda Drinks on the Stairmaster | katieenpursuit says:
    December 10, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    […] #Elf4Health Challenge is still in full-swing & today’s challenge is to “Track your water […]

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  57. Why I Go to the Doctor | says:
    December 11, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    […] most of you know, I’m participating in Elf for Health this season. While it’s a great program that focuses on healthy eating and exercise, it […]

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  58. Elf4Health Week Three Roundup « Flake And Cake says:
    December 16, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    […] seriously can’t thank Lindsay and Elle enough. Or Katie, who has been a brilliant elf this […]

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  59. marvelous in christmas spirit « Accidently Delish says:
    December 17, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    […] of balance, I have been partaking in The #Elf4Health challenge and loving every minute of […]

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  60. thankful. | says:
    December 27, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    […] been doing the Elf 4 Health challenge for a few weeks now. Today’s task was to list 20 things I am thankful […]

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  61. Happy New Year rung in with a little champs salsa! | Miss Allergy Fit says:
    January 1, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    […] into a habit and eat the same things day after day..) I have the #elf4health challenge and Elle and Lindsay to thank for this one.  I was invited by my beautiful BFF and her hubby to spend New Years with […]

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  62. Food Group Galore « Fitful Focus says:
    January 3, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    […] Elf for Health Challenge was to eat at least 3 food groups with every meal. This wasn’t as tricky as I thought it […]

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  63. Quick & Easy Quinoa Bowls | Veggie Next Door says:
    January 7, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    […] bowl was inspired by Alex, who I was matched with for Round 2 of the Elf4Health challenge I participated in this Holiday season.  I made a plant-based version of her recipe by […]

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  64. Elf4Health Challenge Recap « Fitful Focus says:
    January 8, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    […] Elf for Health holiday challenge ended over the weekend. It’s so hard to stay healthy during the holiday season, […]

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  65. 7 Hot Tips for Growing Your Blog's Email List says:
    January 11, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    […] of The Lean Green Bean held a 6-week community-building support group for her readers called Elf for Health. Lindsay is a fitness blogger, so the premise of her effort was to connect readers with a […]

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  66. Healthy sELF Challenge says:
    January 30, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    […] guys know, I teamed up with one of my best blogging buddies, Elle from Nutritionella to create the Elf for Health Holiday Challenge. It was a huge success, much bigger than we had ever dreamed of with over 900 elves spreading […]

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  67. healthysELF « Fitful Focus says:
    February 1, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    […] Thanksgiving and the New Year, I participated in the Elf for Health Holiday Challenge. The challenge ended up being so successful (it had over 900 participants!) that the founders of […]

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  68. January’s Blogger Book Club (Belatedly!) | Veggie Next Door says:
    February 12, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    […] to my winners, Alex (who I ‘met’ through Elf4Health) and Debbie (a fellow Chicagoan!).  I know they will get a lot of use out of these […]

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  69. PPK Potluck: Around the World Edition | Veggie Next Door says:
    April 19, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    […] that Alex (one of my “Elf 4 Health” partners last year) told me about.  Alex’s boyfriend is Kenyan and she says they both […]

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  70. The Gratitude Project – Elf for Health | The Goodness Life says:
    March 10, 2014 at 5:18 PM

    […] couple weeks ago, I started noticing the hashtag #elf4health in my twitter feed. It seemed to be something health-related and peer-supported, and it looked like […]

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  71. Weigh-In Wednesday: November | Cucina Kristina says:
    June 21, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    […] tips, and motivation with anyone who is interested. Just as I was thinking about this, I read about Elf for Health on Twitter. This idea was created by Lindsay from The Lean Green Bean (same blog that hosts Foodie […]

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  72. Saturday Shares says:
    October 15, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    […] healthy during the holidays (AND do good!) with Lindsay’s Elf For Health Holiday Challenge. This one looks so […]

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