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"Z" is for Zip in your step
Zip in your step is what you'll get once you start eating more healthfully and getting regular exercise. Losing as little as 5% to 10% of your body weight can help you feel better and improve your health. Just think of the weight you'll lose as bricks in a backpack. Lightening your load a few pounds at a time can be…
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Wk 9 Exercise 221hrs!! 2184 hrs with 1 wk to go!!
Congratulations to those that have clearly made exercise a habit! This week's "perfect" challenge participants: Kelly Ann, Dave, Todd F, Amy, Russ, Chris, Bob, Vicki, Scott, Mary, Cathi, Debbie ***Team Fit Sisters was 1 work out away from a perfect week by the entire team. How many "perfect" exercise weeks can we have in…
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Wk 9 Wt loss -34 lbs= 638 lbs with 1 wk to go!
Congratulations to our biggest "winners"! ***10+ lbs lost- great job! 17 Susan, Todd F, Moe 16 Debbie 15 Lisa 13 Steve 12 Vicki, Booker 11 Chris, Eileen, Rob A, Jason 10 Brian M, Yvonne, Frank, Juan ****20+ lbs lost- Incredible results! 28 Mike 27 Jeff S 20 Laurie *****30+ lbs lost- WOW!!!!!! 37 Russ 34 Dave, Bryan J 30 Bob
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"Y" is for Yogurt
Yogurt used to be thought of as health food. Now it lines the grocery shelves in a variety of forms. It's portable, convenient, full of nutrients like calcium and protein, and it makes an excellent snack or mini-meal. The French swear by it, and so should you. Low-fat yogurt is filling and nutritious, but keep in mind that…
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"X" is for eXcuses
EXcuses should be excised. Do you really want to lose weight and improve your health once and for all? Then stop making excuses and just do it! Sure, that's easier said than done. But you need to stop finding reasons why you can't start moving a healthier lifestyle, and start listing all the reasons why you should. Don't…
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"W" is for Water
Water is your body's preferred form of fluid. It is thirst-quenching and naturally delicious without one single calorie. You need some 6-8 glasses of water or fluids each day. Recent studies suggest that we should let thirst determine how much we drink each day. Foods that are high in water (soups, Jell-O, produce) also…
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Wk 8 Wt loss -17 lbs= 604 lbs so far!!
Over 600+ lbs lost so far- WOW!! 20 team members on our leader board- nice job!! Weight loss slowed down last week and with less than 2 weeks to go, let's kick it back up for a strong finish. Over 10+ lbs- congratulations! 17 Moe 15 Lisa 14 Susan, Debbie 13 Steve 12 Booker 11 Rob A, Vicki, Jason, Eileen 10 Todd, Juan,…
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Wk 8 Exercise 235 hrs!! 1963 hrs total- almost 2000!!
Thank you to those leading the way, continuing the program with a commitment to finish strong! Team members with a perfect exercise week: Todd, Scott, Debbie, Mary, Bob, Don, Russ, Chris, Kelly Ann, Sara Nice work!!
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"V" is for Volumetrics
Volumetrics is the art of eating foods high in volume, or high-water foods. Fruits, vegetables, and soups are all examples of high-volume foods that are super-nutritious, satisfying, and low in calories. Dieters should make sure their plans are full of these healthy foods so they can feel full while still losing weight.
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Wk 7 Exercise 239 hrs!! 1728 hrs in 7 weeks....WOW!
WOW!! Regular exercise is a great habit for health and fitness! The team continues to log strong results-keep moving!! Congratulations to this week's "perfect" exercise club (7 days and 300+ minutes)- that takes commitment! Mary, Cathi, Debbie, Chris, Don, Scott, Kelly Ann, Dave, Todd, Brian M
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Wk 7 Wt loss -34 lbs= 587 lbs so far!!
Wow!! Almost 600 lbs lost!! Great job! Congratulations to our biggest "winners" with the highest weight loss! ***10+ lbs lost- nice job! 10 Vicki, Juan, Frank, Rob A, Todd 11 Jason 12 Lisa 13 Debbie, Susan, Steve, Booker 17 Moe ****20+ lbs lost- great accomplishment! 20 Laurie 23 Brian M 27 Bob, Jeff S 28 Mike *****30+ lbs…
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"U" is for Uncle Sam
Uncle Sam's dietary guidelines promise to make us happier, healthier and thinner. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, released on January 31, 2011, emphasize three major goals for Americans: Balance calories with physical activity to manage weight Consume more of certain foods and nutrients such as fruits, vegetables,…
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Wk 6 Exercise 233 hrs!! 1489 hrs in 5 weeks....WOW!
Congratulations to all team members with a perfect exercise score leading our success! (7 days and 300 minutes+) Jeff S, Scott R, Todd, Amy, Chris, Don, Mary, Cathi, Debbie, Kelly Ann, Vicki, Stacey
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Wk 6 Wt loss -43 lbs= 553 lbs so far!!
WOW!!! Congratulations to our biggest "winners" Over 10 lbs lost- great job!! 17 Laurie & Moe 13 Steve 12 Lisa 11 Debbie, Jason, Susan, Booker 10 Juan, Frank, Todd F, Rob A Over 20+ lbs lost- awesome job! 29 Dave 28 Mike 25 Bob 24 Jeff S 21 Brian M Over 30+ lbs lost- Incredible!!!! 31 Bryan J & Russ
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Wk 5 Wt loss -44 lbs= 510 lbs so far!!
Congratulations to our biggest "winners" leading our team with over 20+ lbs lost!! 28 Mike 27 Bryan J, Dave, Russ 25 Jeff S 24 Bob 21 Brian M
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Wk 5 Exercise 249 hrs!! 1256 hrs in 5 weeks....WOW!
Congratulations to our "perfect score" exercise team members= 7 days and 300+ minutes!!! Scott, Kelly Ann, Todd, Amy, Chris, Don, Mary, Cathi, Debbie, and Eileen Great job!!!
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"T" is for Tracking
Track your eating patterns and physical activity every day. One of the tips of the "successful losers" tracked in the National Weight Control Registry is the importance of journaling food intake and activity. Entering this information into your online journal or in a notebook is a powerful motivator to help keep you…
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Wk 4 Exercise 262 hrs!! 1007 after 3 weeks....WOW!
We collectively logged over 1000 hours!! Great job!! We had 12 team members log perfect points in week 4 (7 days and 300+ minutes)!! That takes commitment and motivation- nice work! Kelly Ann, Deb, Amy, Todd, Chris, Don, Russ, Scott, Debbie, Jeff S, Laurie, and Kim
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Wk 4 Wt loss -49 lbs= 466 lbs so far!!
Congratulations to our biggest "winners"! These team members all lost 20+ lbs so far! 28 Mike 25 Dave & Jeff S (tie) 23 Russ 22 Bryan J 21 Bob
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"S" is for Supplement
Supplement your healthy eating plan with a once-daily multivitamin for nutritional insurance. Despite your best efforts, it can be hard to get all the nutrients you need every day. Taking a multivitamin will help fill in the gaps.
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"R" is for Rely on....
Rely on friends, family, and/or an online community to help you in your weight loss efforts. Your motivation is at an all-time high when you start a weight loss program, but after a few weeks, it often starts to wane. Let your supporters help you get through the rough times.
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"Q" is for Quit those old habits...
Quit those old habits that caused you to gain weight, and replace them with healthier ones. Simple changes -- like lightening your coffee with low-fat milk instead of cream, switching to light mayonnaise, avoiding fried foods -- can help create healthier eating patterns that foster long-term weight loss.
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Wk 3 Exercise 237 hrs!! 744 after 3 weeks....WOW!!
Congratulations to those with PERFECT exercise scores- 7 days and 300+ minutes!! Kim, Jenn, Cathi, Debbie, Jeff S, Bryan J, Scott, Chris, Don, and Russ. MoneyBalls had 3 of 4 players log a perfect work out week- WOW!!! Let's go over 1000 total in week 4!
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Wk 3 lbs lost= 73, total 417 lbs lost!!!
Congratulations to everyone for another great week! Our weight loss biggest "winners" lost 10+ lbs so far: 28 Mike 24 Jeff S. 22 Dave 20 Bryan J. 18 Russ 17 Brian M. 16 Bob 12 Moe
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"P" is for Protein
Protein is the "secret sauce" to weight control. Include a source of protein -- lean meats, low-fat dairy, beans, or nuts -- in all meals and snacks to help keep you feeling full for hours.
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"O" is for One More......
One more scoop, one more cookie, one more glass of wine -- "just one more" can add lots of extra calories. Controlling portions is fundamental to weight loss success. You don't need to give up your favorite foods, but you do need to keep track of your portions. At home, use smaller plates and keep food at the stove instead…
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"N" is for Nighttime Snacking
Nighttime snacking, for most of us, is a habit that can undermine weight loss success. That's because the calories we eat after dinner tend to be empty ones, from chips, cookies, etc. Brushing your teeth after dinner will help you make dinner the last meal of the day. If you need a little something at night, try to satisfy…
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2nd week weight loss =165! 2 week total = 344!! WOW!!
Congratulations on another great week!! Top 5 Biggest "Winners" after 2 weeks: 26 lbs Mike 23 lbs Jeff S 19 lbs Dave 16 lbs Bryan 14 lbs Russ
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Wk 2= 259 hrs exercise logged, To date= 509 hrs! WOW!
Week 1= 248 Week 2= 259 We increased by 11 hours...... As we become more accustomed to moving consistently, what is possible? 300 hours in a week? Have a fun and energetic week 3!!
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The Importance of Logging Daily- please read
Here is something I recently discovered when I did not log my exercise timely: If you don't log it the day you do it, it does not show up for your challenge coach to see and log. Please be sure to log daily. An added benefit is that seeing what others are doing is inspiring and energizing. Your daily log could inspire…
