I just want to say everyone is working really hard and I am VERY PROUD of all my team members!!! I really want this to become lifestyle, not a fad for everyone participating in the greater grand forks biggest loser! I also want everyone to STAY OFF the scales until weigh inns! Don't get down if your weight doesn't fluctuate the way you were hoping. Keep working hard and eating right and your goals will be achieved! Once again great job everyone and keep up the hard work!
Team Green (Tyler Soli)
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Im having a hard time with the workouts, I really hate to work out by myself. The days that I work out with Tyler are good because I have someone there to push me and to make me stick with it. Then again maybe its not just that because I do work out at home by myself on the Wii Fit, I think I find some of the machines at the fitness center intimidating and some I just really dont know how to use. If anyone else is having this problem and wants a workout buddy let me know. Im free any day except Wednesday after 5:00pm.
Healthy Eating Choices
Congratulations to all that have lost weight so far! I am hoping in week 3 to be less sore and more in shape!! It feels good when your pants aren't so tight!! I have also started using healthier Delicious recipes that I have received from coworkers! Denny has a yummy soup that I made and loved! And Kerri also has a recipe for a yummy healthy soup that i will throw in the crockpot this week! Please let me know if you would like a copy of these recipes. I also found some great ones on Foodnetwork.com! Just type in low calorie or low fat recipes and there is a ton out there!! I am making a low cal Beef Stroganoff tonite and I will let you know how that tasted:) I have also had a chance to talk with Chris this week (the head cheese of Trainers) and she had some awesome advice! Being positive always!!! If you say you won't or can't then you don't! But if you say I will and I can then you will have tons more results!!! It's not word for word but this is my interpretation and from this point forward I am going to implement in my workouts and get better results!! I hope it works for you too!! MJ
PS-Team Blue is ready to rock another teams world with a challenge! Volleyball anyone?!!
PS-Team Blue is ready to rock another teams world with a challenge! Volleyball anyone?!!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Why are some days harder?
Why is it that random things go through your head when you cant sleep? There are two main things on my mind...my new job and biggest loser....mainly biggest loser. From one day to the next its different. Most days I just have to remind myself that I joined for one reason and that seems to be enough...then the next it doesnt seem good enough..the power of 29 years of tasting and eating what I want seems to override common sense. Example of this would be ooey gooey caraml rolls from Valley Dairy..trust me when I say that they are good and oh so addicting..knowing that I cant have em cuz they literally have 1400 calories makes me want them more... I know there are healthy alternatives doesnt help either. I try to remind myslef that Im doing this for a better, longer life, to set good examples for my 6 year old, to lose the weight my body has held onto for so long. Ive tried calling in reinforcments but it nudges me in the back of my mind...just this one time and you can excercise it off...one caramel roll once in a blue moon wont hurt..yeah right...Ill have one to satisfy the carving and go off to the gym but what happens when it becomes a regular occurance??? Its not just the one craving either..it starts with one that day and progesses to more and if I cave then id be at the gym all day everyday...is this why diets fail?? why people cant quit smoking and drinking? I know that if I overcome it, it'll get easier with time..but that really doesn't help me today..lol...Ive tried the healthy alternatives..Ive tried the suggestions...try eating a piece of gum since it tricks the brain, drinking tons of water to remain full or half glass of skim milk...I ate a whole thing of celery the other day trying to make myself full and then working out for an hour that day to take my mind off them...it should have gotten easier now that I dont work there and have the temptation but I think Ive gone mad...I had a dream today while resting with my daughter about scarfing down the sticky mess of a caramel roll and woke up literally drooling...so the pay off is rewarding I know but tell that to my tummy that's trying to override the brain....
Sorry bout the ramble, its just that I cant sleep and had to write it down to get it out of my head(fingers crossed)...it amazes me what random things will go through your head when you are tossing for an hour or more trying to fall a sleep...logic's there but that doesn't make it easier on my tummy..lol.
Sleep sweet all,
Amanda W.
Orange Team
Sorry bout the ramble, its just that I cant sleep and had to write it down to get it out of my head(fingers crossed)...it amazes me what random things will go through your head when you are tossing for an hour or more trying to fall a sleep...logic's there but that doesn't make it easier on my tummy..lol.
Sleep sweet all,
Amanda W.
Orange Team
Go Team RED!
We have finished our second successful week. Everyone is working hard and starting to see results. The results might not come as fast as they do on TV but we do live in the real world, not on a ranch.
This is why I became a personal trainer and this is why I love my job! I can't wait to see what the next six weeks bring and what everyone will accomplish over the next few months. The transformations will be fun and I feel lucky to be a part of Team Red's journey.
Keep up the hard work and keep moving!
Jen Oakland - Trainer for Team Red
We have finished our second successful week. Everyone is working hard and starting to see results. The results might not come as fast as they do on TV but we do live in the real world, not on a ranch.
This is why I became a personal trainer and this is why I love my job! I can't wait to see what the next six weeks bring and what everyone will accomplish over the next few months. The transformations will be fun and I feel lucky to be a part of Team Red's journey.
Keep up the hard work and keep moving!
Jen Oakland - Trainer for Team Red
Have you ever had a piece of equipment that was intimidating and thought to yourself "There's no way I can do this." I encountered it in Thursday's workout. I don't know the technical term for that piece of equipment. { Its the one where your hands grip the handles, forearms on the pads and using only your stomach muscles, you pull your knees up into a 90 degree angle.} I've fondly named it the "Beast" As I approached it, my first thought was "I can't do it, its too hard for me." I struggled to get out two lifts and finally surrendered in defeat. But, not for long, as my goal is to overcome and defeat the "Beast".
Friday, January 29, 2010
RECIPE IDEAS HERE
How to Make Your Own Whey Protein Bars
The two things you’ll need for sure are some whey protein powder and a binding agent to hold it together. The most rudimentary protein mixture is simply whey protein powder combined with natural peanut or other nut butter (which gives you additional protein). This has a taste and texture rather like halvah. But I find it a bit crumbly, personally. So I decided to add another binding agent and another flour-like substance to give it a bit of body.
Basic ingredient 1: flour. You don’t need to use normal flour, I find that Oats will do just the job.
Basic ingredient 2: protein powder. Your choice here of whatever flavor you prefer. I find vanilla works well but you can get Double Chocolate to give it a nice extra flavour.
Basic ingredient 3: peanut or another nut butter. Personally I find that I prefer the nut butters to regular peanut butter. They give the bars a more interesting taste.
You will combine these in an approximately 1:1:1 ratio, but the exact quantity will depend on how much you want to make, what texture you like, and what else you combine with the mix. What you’re aiming for is a mixture that holds itself together, like cookie dough, without being overly gooey.
Basic process:
Step 1: Whiz the grain in the food processor until it’s a flour. Remove about one-third to half of a cup of it from the food processor and set it aside. I do this instead of leaving it in the food processor because I never know whether I’m going to add too much binding agent later in the process, and end up with something too gooey because I don’t have more flour to dump in. It doesn’t seem to work if you add just whey powder later on, so I save a little of the flour, just in case.
Step 2: Dump in the whey protein powder and zip that in the processor for a second till the flour and powder are combined.
Step 3: Add the nut butter a little at a time, blending between additions, until the mixture has the texture of cookie dough and holds its shape when pressed together.
Step 4: Either lay out a sheet of wax paper on the counter or on the cookie sheet, or line the roasting pan with it.
Step 5: Dump the mix on some wax paper. You can cover it with another sheet of wax paper and roll or pat it out into the desired thickness, or you can just press it into the roasting pan with your hands. Cover with another sheet of wax paper or saran wrap if it fits better on top of the pan.
Step 6: Put the thing into the freezer. Chill for a few hours.
Step 7: When nicely frozen, remove and cut into bars of desired size. Wrap each bar individually in wax paper. I like to wrap a few then put them into a container or plastic bag which I then put back into the freezer. Keep the bars chilled until just before eating, if possible. You don’t need to be overly fastidious about this (i.e. you could leave one in your bag for an afternoon), but staying cold helps the bars keep their shape, and keeps them from going bad. I keep mine in the freezer then grab one out on my way to work and keep it in the fridge at work. If you want to be able to eat them immediately after retrieving them from the cooler, you may want to just refrigerate them instead of freezing.
There are lots of things you can do with the basic recipe to spruce it up a bit.
The first thing I like to do is add a banana to the mix in step 3 to make the texture a little chewier. Adding any kind of fruit puree or a banana will give the bars a moister, chewier texture. More than one banana seems to make it too gooey so try to avoide that.
In Step 1, I also often add dry spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Here you can also add nuts or seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds. Just grind them up with the flour. Walnuts and pumpkin seeds will add omega-3s, and Brazil nuts will add selenium (an antioxidant).
In Step 3, you can add dried fruit and/or a wee shot of vanilla. Just remember in the second case that you’ll need a little extra flour to compensate for the added liquid.
In Step 5, you can use foil muffin cups instead of wax paper/cake pan and just press the mix into the muffin cups. This will give you a relatively consistently sized “protein cookie” instead and if you leave the “cookie” in the muffin cup, you don’t have to worry so much about it getting squished.
To figure out the nutritional breakdown (i.e. calories, fat, protein, carbs), just total up everything you put in, and divide by the number of bars you made (assuming you made the bars more or less the same size).
The two things you’ll need for sure are some whey protein powder and a binding agent to hold it together. The most rudimentary protein mixture is simply whey protein powder combined with natural peanut or other nut butter (which gives you additional protein). This has a taste and texture rather like halvah. But I find it a bit crumbly, personally. So I decided to add another binding agent and another flour-like substance to give it a bit of body.
Basic ingredient 1: flour. You don’t need to use normal flour, I find that Oats will do just the job.
Basic ingredient 2: protein powder. Your choice here of whatever flavor you prefer. I find vanilla works well but you can get Double Chocolate to give it a nice extra flavour.
Basic ingredient 3: peanut or another nut butter. Personally I find that I prefer the nut butters to regular peanut butter. They give the bars a more interesting taste.
You will combine these in an approximately 1:1:1 ratio, but the exact quantity will depend on how much you want to make, what texture you like, and what else you combine with the mix. What you’re aiming for is a mixture that holds itself together, like cookie dough, without being overly gooey.
Basic process:
Step 1: Whiz the grain in the food processor until it’s a flour. Remove about one-third to half of a cup of it from the food processor and set it aside. I do this instead of leaving it in the food processor because I never know whether I’m going to add too much binding agent later in the process, and end up with something too gooey because I don’t have more flour to dump in. It doesn’t seem to work if you add just whey powder later on, so I save a little of the flour, just in case.
Step 2: Dump in the whey protein powder and zip that in the processor for a second till the flour and powder are combined.
Step 3: Add the nut butter a little at a time, blending between additions, until the mixture has the texture of cookie dough and holds its shape when pressed together.
Step 4: Either lay out a sheet of wax paper on the counter or on the cookie sheet, or line the roasting pan with it.
Step 5: Dump the mix on some wax paper. You can cover it with another sheet of wax paper and roll or pat it out into the desired thickness, or you can just press it into the roasting pan with your hands. Cover with another sheet of wax paper or saran wrap if it fits better on top of the pan.
Step 6: Put the thing into the freezer. Chill for a few hours.
Step 7: When nicely frozen, remove and cut into bars of desired size. Wrap each bar individually in wax paper. I like to wrap a few then put them into a container or plastic bag which I then put back into the freezer. Keep the bars chilled until just before eating, if possible. You don’t need to be overly fastidious about this (i.e. you could leave one in your bag for an afternoon), but staying cold helps the bars keep their shape, and keeps them from going bad. I keep mine in the freezer then grab one out on my way to work and keep it in the fridge at work. If you want to be able to eat them immediately after retrieving them from the cooler, you may want to just refrigerate them instead of freezing.
There are lots of things you can do with the basic recipe to spruce it up a bit.
The first thing I like to do is add a banana to the mix in step 3 to make the texture a little chewier. Adding any kind of fruit puree or a banana will give the bars a moister, chewier texture. More than one banana seems to make it too gooey so try to avoide that.
In Step 1, I also often add dry spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Here you can also add nuts or seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds. Just grind them up with the flour. Walnuts and pumpkin seeds will add omega-3s, and Brazil nuts will add selenium (an antioxidant).
In Step 3, you can add dried fruit and/or a wee shot of vanilla. Just remember in the second case that you’ll need a little extra flour to compensate for the added liquid.
In Step 5, you can use foil muffin cups instead of wax paper/cake pan and just press the mix into the muffin cups. This will give you a relatively consistently sized “protein cookie” instead and if you leave the “cookie” in the muffin cup, you don’t have to worry so much about it getting squished.
To figure out the nutritional breakdown (i.e. calories, fat, protein, carbs), just total up everything you put in, and divide by the number of bars you made (assuming you made the bars more or less the same size).
Homemade Protein Bars Recipe #2
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 scoops protein powder
1 egg whites or 1 egg
2 tablespoon orange juice and water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup raisins, dried fruit (cranberries) or dieters trail mix (almonds,flax seed or sunflower seeds)
2 tablespoon wheat germ and fiber
Sugar free syrup (this gets the mix to a sticky consistency about 2-3 tablespoons)
Start by preheating the oven to 325 degrees. Line baking dish with non-stick butter flavored Pam spray. In a large metal bowl, mix all the ingredients until the oats are well coated (sticky). Spread the mix onto the pan and press down to make it flat so you can separate them into 10 protein bars later. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. While still warm, cut them apart and allow to cool before wrapping.
The bars can be stored airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Use these as a afternoon snack, they are a good protein/carb/fat balanced meal!
Team Greenberg's Friday Challenge!!
Every friday after Healthy Creations Team Greenberg is given a challenge to complete. Sometimes it's more physical like 10 miles on the bike.. Well this week they were challenged to take part in a ZUMBA dance class.
Alittle coordination is required..
Now they have gotten it down!
Finally by the 3rd picture they realized what was going on!! Good Job Team Greenberg!!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
game time....
GO TEAM BLUE!!
Everyone ready for another great week? Weekly workout with Kevin is less than a half hour away, and I am genuinely excited!
I felt good today, not so much the painful sore, but the sore that let me know that I did something.
Kevin sets up great circuits for us, and by the time we finish the last time through, I'm shot! I even tried to go hit racquetballs after the last workout. I had nothing...everything was spent.
Anyone else have trouble getting to sleep the evening after workouts? Any recommenations to take care of this? I hate being up till 11:30 wide awake and have to get up at 4:30! Not that I am complaining...but it's rough some days.
Everybody keep up the good work! My goal is to be able to run the bases in softball without passing out this year...oh yeah, and to keep putting em out! Driving the golf ball 300 consistantly would be nice too!
Rock on losers!
Josh Jones
Everyone ready for another great week? Weekly workout with Kevin is less than a half hour away, and I am genuinely excited!
I felt good today, not so much the painful sore, but the sore that let me know that I did something.
Kevin sets up great circuits for us, and by the time we finish the last time through, I'm shot! I even tried to go hit racquetballs after the last workout. I had nothing...everything was spent.
Anyone else have trouble getting to sleep the evening after workouts? Any recommenations to take care of this? I hate being up till 11:30 wide awake and have to get up at 4:30! Not that I am complaining...but it's rough some days.
Everybody keep up the good work! My goal is to be able to run the bases in softball without passing out this year...oh yeah, and to keep putting em out! Driving the golf ball 300 consistantly would be nice too!
Rock on losers!
Josh Jones
My Journey - Biggest Loser Style
GO YELLOW TEAM!!! Here is a start to the sharing of thoughts, challenges, goals, frustrations, victories and what-not with you! This is a great tool. I will record my weekly thoughts...hope you enjoy!
"Pre-Game"
I was really excited about being a part of the Biggest Loser program. As a former athlete...for most of my life I didn't have to worry about weight...work outs were consistent and brutal! For the past 10 years or so...I have found myself to be very inconsistent. When I am working out and eating well, I feel great...but more times than not, I let myself go. Two years ago this May, I entered the Healthy Creations program at Center Court...for the first time in many years I trained myself (it wasn't hard!) to eat better, recognize portion size and count calories. IT WORKED!!! I lost 22 lbs and felt great. At that time, I did very little exercise...but still got the results I was hoping for - just wanted to tone up a bit. Over the past year and a half...I gained a few lbs back, but for the most part, maintained. Prior to Biggest Loser, I still lacked motivation to work out. I know how great it is, but didn't take the time in my already full schedule to do it. I guess I needed the kick in the pants! THANKS TO CHRIS L. and KERRI D. for dreaming up this wonderful ass-kicker!
Week One (Review):
Yep.... definitely needed an ass kicking. I am a bit limited right now with neck and lower back injuries, however Yellow Team trainer and dear friend Chris L. is so knowledgeable and caring...she modifies everything for me in order for me to participate. I soon hope to go at full intensity...patience.... it's mentally challenging for me to be so physically limited!
Blue team's Laura S. and I have a side bet...(although secretly - or now, not so secretly) I am cheering for her too! We both want to be healthy and toned...that's the goal. I don't need to be a skinny-minny...but I do want to be healthier and lose the unwanted "chunk"!! :) My efforts this week didn't reflect on the scale, but I am hopeful that week two will be visually productive!
Eating and tracking on Healthy Creations this week went pretty well. There were a couple days where I know I was well over my calorie allotment, however it's a process and I am willing to give myself a little slack here in the beginning....note to self: this is a *long-term* *life-change*.
Tid-Bits: Here are two excellent sites to help with calorie counting and label reading (great healthier alternatives):
- Brandy Kaye (week one review)
"Pre-Game"
I was really excited about being a part of the Biggest Loser program. As a former athlete...for most of my life I didn't have to worry about weight...work outs were consistent and brutal! For the past 10 years or so...I have found myself to be very inconsistent. When I am working out and eating well, I feel great...but more times than not, I let myself go. Two years ago this May, I entered the Healthy Creations program at Center Court...for the first time in many years I trained myself (it wasn't hard!) to eat better, recognize portion size and count calories. IT WORKED!!! I lost 22 lbs and felt great. At that time, I did very little exercise...but still got the results I was hoping for - just wanted to tone up a bit. Over the past year and a half...I gained a few lbs back, but for the most part, maintained. Prior to Biggest Loser, I still lacked motivation to work out. I know how great it is, but didn't take the time in my already full schedule to do it. I guess I needed the kick in the pants! THANKS TO CHRIS L. and KERRI D. for dreaming up this wonderful ass-kicker!
Week One (Review):
Yep.... definitely needed an ass kicking. I am a bit limited right now with neck and lower back injuries, however Yellow Team trainer and dear friend Chris L. is so knowledgeable and caring...she modifies everything for me in order for me to participate. I soon hope to go at full intensity...patience.... it's mentally challenging for me to be so physically limited!
Blue team's Laura S. and I have a side bet...(although secretly - or now, not so secretly) I am cheering for her too! We both want to be healthy and toned...that's the goal. I don't need to be a skinny-minny...but I do want to be healthier and lose the unwanted "chunk"!! :) My efforts this week didn't reflect on the scale, but I am hopeful that week two will be visually productive!
Eating and tracking on Healthy Creations this week went pretty well. There were a couple days where I know I was well over my calorie allotment, however it's a process and I am willing to give myself a little slack here in the beginning....note to self: this is a *long-term* *life-change*.
Tid-Bits: Here are two excellent sites to help with calorie counting and label reading (great healthier alternatives):
- Calorie King: http://www.calorieking.com/
- Hungry Girl: http://www.hungry-girl.com/
- Brandy Kaye (week one review)
Taking that work out to the next level???
How do you take your work out to the next level?? Is the question that fellow TEAM BLUE member Jeremy and I were discussing while we were working out last night. Side note before I continue with my answer to this question. I am so proud of the other TEAM BLUE Members that I saw working-out last night!!! 5 out of 10 team members were there when I was there!! SO GREAT JOB GUYS!!
Now back to the answer that I came up with.. It's one thing to just take part in the group training sessions and do what is asked of us at a nice weight without really pushing ourselves to go to that next level. I am completely guilty of taking the lighter weight instead of the weight that I should be at... Or not doing those few extra jumping jacks or pushups which I know that my body can do but my mind is telling me that I don't have to do them because everyone else isn't doing them so why do I have to do them why should I work out harder than everyone else. This is why I should go that extra mile.. Because I am in control for how much weight that I lose and no one else.. And if I want to reach my goal than I have to go that extra mile...
Now that this is been going on for a couple weeks I am beginning to figure out that if I want to accomplish my weight loss goal than I have to have the confidence and trust myself to go to that extra step. Let's be honest I know that it's going to be harder to do the other exercises that are coming down the line and the idea of being really tight the next day but for me at least I need to get that out of my head and focus just on the exercises one at a time and not look ahead.. We are in charge of achieving our goals not the trainers.. They are there to help guide us to reach that goal but it is our selves that really have to commit and go to that next level in order to achieve our goals.
Starting tonight during my group workout I am going to take the heavier weight and go faster and longer on the other exercises.. Because I know that I can do it.. Now I am challenging anyone who is reading this too take your workout to the next level by bumping up the weight/ resistance on the exercises, going faster and longer on those jumping jacks and pushups or whatever you may be doing... Just believe in yourself!! Good Luck to all the teams!!
GO BLUE!!!
Laura - Team BLUE!!!
Now back to the answer that I came up with.. It's one thing to just take part in the group training sessions and do what is asked of us at a nice weight without really pushing ourselves to go to that next level. I am completely guilty of taking the lighter weight instead of the weight that I should be at... Or not doing those few extra jumping jacks or pushups which I know that my body can do but my mind is telling me that I don't have to do them because everyone else isn't doing them so why do I have to do them why should I work out harder than everyone else. This is why I should go that extra mile.. Because I am in control for how much weight that I lose and no one else.. And if I want to reach my goal than I have to go that extra mile...
Now that this is been going on for a couple weeks I am beginning to figure out that if I want to accomplish my weight loss goal than I have to have the confidence and trust myself to go to that extra step. Let's be honest I know that it's going to be harder to do the other exercises that are coming down the line and the idea of being really tight the next day but for me at least I need to get that out of my head and focus just on the exercises one at a time and not look ahead.. We are in charge of achieving our goals not the trainers.. They are there to help guide us to reach that goal but it is our selves that really have to commit and go to that next level in order to achieve our goals.
Starting tonight during my group workout I am going to take the heavier weight and go faster and longer on the other exercises.. Because I know that I can do it.. Now I am challenging anyone who is reading this too take your workout to the next level by bumping up the weight/ resistance on the exercises, going faster and longer on those jumping jacks and pushups or whatever you may be doing... Just believe in yourself!! Good Luck to all the teams!!
GO BLUE!!!
Laura - Team BLUE!!!
team BLUE trainer checking in!
Hey everyone!
First off, I want to say congrats to all the first week weight loss winners! Keep up the good work!
It has been an interesting journey so far - getting a feel for all the "players" on team blue, and seeing what you are all capable of; and i gotta say..you guys are all doing an amazing job! But there's always room for improvement.
I want you all to realize that you can always do better. You can always try harder - not just in this contest, but in life. Always put forth your best effort in all that you do, and don't take anything for granted. Taking the step in joining this contest is a BIG step to changing your lives!
I hope you're all ready for the workout tonight...go team blue!!!
Kevin Rost
First off, I want to say congrats to all the first week weight loss winners! Keep up the good work!
It has been an interesting journey so far - getting a feel for all the "players" on team blue, and seeing what you are all capable of; and i gotta say..you guys are all doing an amazing job! But there's always room for improvement.
I want you all to realize that you can always do better. You can always try harder - not just in this contest, but in life. Always put forth your best effort in all that you do, and don't take anything for granted. Taking the step in joining this contest is a BIG step to changing your lives!
I hope you're all ready for the workout tonight...go team blue!!!
Kevin Rost
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Fitness to me isn't about a crunch or a push up, it's about taking your power back. - Jillian Michaels
Hello Biggest Loser Friends!!!
Hope everyone has kicked off their fitness in the right direction! I just wanted to quickly say hello and wish everyone the best of luck for the next 8 weeks!!!
I just saw that everyone lost a total of 217 pounds the first week! Now I feel like this is the real Biggest Loser(minus Jillian Michaels) but Jen Oakland makes up for her! Seeing that number and how well everyone is doing is definetly motivating me and hopefully everyone else! Can't wait to hear everyones successful stories throughtout the weeks...it pushes me that much harder:)
GO TEAM RED!!!!!!!!!!!! P.S. JEN OAKLAND...THANKS FOR BEING THE BESTEST TRAINER!
See ya all at the gym!
Megan Ashley Pierce
Hope everyone has kicked off their fitness in the right direction! I just wanted to quickly say hello and wish everyone the best of luck for the next 8 weeks!!!
I just saw that everyone lost a total of 217 pounds the first week! Now I feel like this is the real Biggest Loser(minus Jillian Michaels) but Jen Oakland makes up for her! Seeing that number and how well everyone is doing is definetly motivating me and hopefully everyone else! Can't wait to hear everyones successful stories throughtout the weeks...it pushes me that much harder:)
GO TEAM RED!!!!!!!!!!!! P.S. JEN OAKLAND...THANKS FOR BEING THE BESTEST TRAINER!
See ya all at the gym!
Megan Ashley Pierce
Congrats to week 1 GGF Biggest Loser WINNERS!
Weekly winner: Jim Dostal - Team Yellow 5 % of total body weight
Weekly Team winner: Red Team with Jen Oakland
Total pounds lost: 217
so with HUGOS pound per pound match, that's 217 pounds of food donated to the local food shelf for week 1.
Jim Dostal won $25 at the Ski and Bike Shop, $25 at Natures Country Store, half hour message from Salon Seva and $10 at Quiznos
Weekly Team winners Trainer also wins: $15 at Quiznos and a 1/2 hour facial or 1/2 hour massage from Salon Seva! Congrats to Jen Oakland, Team Red trainer!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Hi! this is Marsha from the Orange Team. I'm so excited to be a part of this fitness challenge. The encouragement & moral support has made me more determined than ever to make this lifestyle change permanent! I've battled obesity all my life. I've tried every diet known to man with minimal results. The most success I've ever had was playing sports in high school. My biggest personal challenge is overcoming the Type 2 diabetes. I refuse to accept it as just another manageable disease. With the individual challenges & working together as a team we will succeed! :):) GO TEAM ORANGE!
Week #2-Determined and Dedicated!
We are ready for another great week! Our team has worked hard, but it's time to work even harder. Our theme this week is, "Land vs. Sea." We are going to challenge ourselves to get a variety of workouts in, utilizing both water and land tools.
My tip for the week: "Push yourself to the fullest potential. If you fall, pick yourself up, and keep going. Remember, what you did yesterday is in the past. Make today count and make it even better!"
Our motto..."Fit, Fun, and Fast." We are determined to do our best, the best way we know how.
Orange team members:
Robin Benson
Stephen Benson
Brooke Roche
Nikki Weber
Jeff Weber
Marsha Brumbaugh
Amanda Walker
Brandi Dessellier
Clarence Cole
Amanda Dvorak
Jarrod Thomas
Best of wishes to the Orange Team!!!!
My tip for the week: "Push yourself to the fullest potential. If you fall, pick yourself up, and keep going. Remember, what you did yesterday is in the past. Make today count and make it even better!"
Our motto..."Fit, Fun, and Fast." We are determined to do our best, the best way we know how.
Orange team members:
Robin Benson
Stephen Benson
Brooke Roche
Nikki Weber
Jeff Weber
Marsha Brumbaugh
Amanda Walker
Brandi Dessellier
Clarence Cole
Amanda Dvorak
Jarrod Thomas
Best of wishes to the Orange Team!!!!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
I'm sitting here watching the snow fall...thinking, I bet I could get a pretty good workout if it snows another 2 feet...LOL. What an exciting time it has been this past week!
It seems like we have been talking about the Greater GF biggest loser competition for months...and finally the rubber has hit the road. Jen, our PT for Team Red has us all in the correct frame of mind for this journey of lifestyle changes...we didn't gain all this weight overnight and it will take some time to get to where were going! With that said the journey has begun!
Surprises so far? It seems like I get to eat a lot of food for a weight loss competition :)
This team approach to lifestyle change has some really motivating factors...Other times when dieting etc..when I wanted to cheat..I was just cheating myself...but now I have the RED team to consider.
I won't let you down!
It seems like we have been talking about the Greater GF biggest loser competition for months...and finally the rubber has hit the road. Jen, our PT for Team Red has us all in the correct frame of mind for this journey of lifestyle changes...we didn't gain all this weight overnight and it will take some time to get to where were going! With that said the journey has begun!
Surprises so far? It seems like I get to eat a lot of food for a weight loss competition :)
This team approach to lifestyle change has some really motivating factors...Other times when dieting etc..when I wanted to cheat..I was just cheating myself...but now I have the RED team to consider.
I won't let you down!
Friday, January 22, 2010
It's a marathon not a sprint!
Hey all...Bri from team blue here. As I was talking to my sister last night about this journey I'm on I was struck with the previous thought: It's a marathon not a sprint. In the past when I have tried to "diet" (I hate that word!!) or lose weight I have only made it a few weeks or months before quitting. Whether that was because life got busy or I didn't see enough results or I reverted to my old habits, I quit. And every time I quit I developed worse and worse eating habits and never exercised. I think the reason for my past failures came down to a couple things for me: impatience, not being able to stay motivated, and feeling like I was in it alone. After two group workout sessions and the support I found from my teammates and team leader, Kevin, this time feels different to me. I know I am not doing this alone, I am motivated to see this process through, and I am remembering that undoing years of bad eating/exercise habits will take some time.
I was super anxious to begin this journey. I worried about the "skinny people" there working out and watching me and judging me. I worried about what my friends would think when I told them what I was doing. I worried I would be the most out of shape one there and not make it through....oh wait, that happened the first night! :) Anyway, I guess what I'm trying to say is that I have chosen to change my life and to become more healthy and I am learning that I can't really care what people think. I know that I am doing this for me and that is all that matters. There will be weeks when I will not see much change on the scale and I'm prepared for that. Even as I type this right now I have muscles that I didn't remember I had that are screaming at me - thanks, Kevin, seriously. :) I am excited to work out each day which is a first for me. I can't put my finger on why this time is different as far as losing weight and getting healthy...I guess something just clicked for me. All I know is this is a process that excites me and I'm looking forward to finishing the whole marathon!!
I was super anxious to begin this journey. I worried about the "skinny people" there working out and watching me and judging me. I worried about what my friends would think when I told them what I was doing. I worried I would be the most out of shape one there and not make it through....oh wait, that happened the first night! :) Anyway, I guess what I'm trying to say is that I have chosen to change my life and to become more healthy and I am learning that I can't really care what people think. I know that I am doing this for me and that is all that matters. There will be weeks when I will not see much change on the scale and I'm prepared for that. Even as I type this right now I have muscles that I didn't remember I had that are screaming at me - thanks, Kevin, seriously. :) I am excited to work out each day which is a first for me. I can't put my finger on why this time is different as far as losing weight and getting healthy...I guess something just clicked for me. All I know is this is a process that excites me and I'm looking forward to finishing the whole marathon!!
I feel GREAT
I now have had two workouts with my group plus Healthy Creations. I fit in. It was so nice to be with people who are like me and know what it is like to be a little "plump." The first day Jen worked us just a little, but I still was pooped afterward. The second day she pushed us by asking if we wanted to jog the lap. Me jog I haven't done that in 10 years. But you know what -- one person on my team tried it so I had to keep up and I did. I jogged! Mind you it was only for part of the lap, but Baby Steps, right. I hurt my ankle by running, so I made an appointment with the PT at Center Court. It's part of the program, how great is that.
I was bad last weekend (you know the last of the fun) so I wasn't looking forward to the weigh in but I lost 4 pounds. Now imagine what I can do when I put my full effort into it.
I am really looking forward to the rest of the program. But am already missing it when it ends. It is nice working out with people who understand you.
GO TEAM RED!
Irene
I was bad last weekend (you know the last of the fun) so I wasn't looking forward to the weigh in but I lost 4 pounds. Now imagine what I can do when I put my full effort into it.
I am really looking forward to the rest of the program. But am already missing it when it ends. It is nice working out with people who understand you.
GO TEAM RED!
Irene
800 weeks
The most unique part of the program is having to retrain my brain. The registered dietitian and registered trainers, along with the atmosphere of Center Court, make it easy to chance your lifestyle. These 8 weeks are going to undo 800 weeks of horrible lifestyle choices. Will I win one week? Will I win the whole thing? Well, that is yet to be determined, however with a better lifestyle already being formulated... what more can I ask for?
I couldnt fall asleep!
Hey its MJ! I had a great time last night! I was hurting but it felt good to continue to move forward and get myself back in shape! Did anyone else have trouble sleeping? I'm on the air at 6am, had a full day of running around, an excellent work out and went to bed and could not fall asleep! Josh said he was too wired after the work out to fall asleep too! Should we have warm milk (skim of course) before we go to bed? Anyone else have trouble? MJ
Week 1 GGF Biggest Loser?
I heard Team Red has some very good numbers. sounds like all the team members lost at least 4 pounds! LOVE IT, GREAT JOB!
Tuesday mornings listen to 97 KYCK and Lite Rock 1043 KZLT to find out who the weekly winner is and they win, gift certificates from: Quiznos, Natures Country Store, The Ski and Bike Shop and Salon Seva.
My biggest challenge is late night eating. I run all day and when I finally slow down, it's fairly late and i'm hungry. Tryin to keep that in check as well as my protein, still not eating enough protein! And I drink protein shakes, eat Boca chicken patties....I'll keep at it!
How was your week? What was the biggest challenge for you?
Keep up the great work!
Kerri Drees
Tuesday mornings listen to 97 KYCK and Lite Rock 1043 KZLT to find out who the weekly winner is and they win, gift certificates from: Quiznos, Natures Country Store, The Ski and Bike Shop and Salon Seva.
My biggest challenge is late night eating. I run all day and when I finally slow down, it's fairly late and i'm hungry. Tryin to keep that in check as well as my protein, still not eating enough protein! And I drink protein shakes, eat Boca chicken patties....I'll keep at it!
How was your week? What was the biggest challenge for you?
Keep up the great work!
Kerri Drees
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Yummy little snack!
Went to Gordmans and found these yummy little treats. Anna's ginger thins (Swedish Recipe)!
Serving Size: 6 cookies
Calories: 140
Fat: 7g
Carbs 19g
Protein 2g
Now, I crave sweet treats and I think that this is a good treat with not too many calories or carbs. Tyler, Jen, Chris? am I wrong? Nutrition wise, is this a good choice?
Kerri
Serving Size: 6 cookies
Calories: 140
Fat: 7g
Carbs 19g
Protein 2g
Now, I crave sweet treats and I think that this is a good treat with not too many calories or carbs. Tyler, Jen, Chris? am I wrong? Nutrition wise, is this a good choice?
Kerri
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
The blue team rocks!!!
I had a great time last night!! We have a very supportive team! We laughed at how out of shape we all were and are all willing to push on for amazing results! Kevin was very good at keeping me on track and I will look and feel better for it! Thank you Kevin! I don't really mean it when I say I hate you:):) It was nice meeting everyone! See ya Thursday! MJ
Ready To Rumble!
Greetings!
I'm a survivor from night one on the BLUE TEAM!! Nice work team-mates. Invest in some ibuprofen and drink lots of water. Guys, if you cramp up, take Midol...plus you'll be less crabby for the next circuit that Kevin sets up! See you Thursday!!
Josh Jones
97KYCK/Lite Rock 104.3
I'm a survivor from night one on the BLUE TEAM!! Nice work team-mates. Invest in some ibuprofen and drink lots of water. Guys, if you cramp up, take Midol...plus you'll be less crabby for the next circuit that Kevin sets up! See you Thursday!!
Josh Jones
97KYCK/Lite Rock 104.3
Day after Training
Last night I had my first night of group training with Kevin and Team BLUE!!!
To be honest it kicked my butt!! I really thought I was in pretty good shape,, ya not the case at all. We did circut training and it worked every part of my body. I am so stiff today but, I feel amazing because I know I got a great work out!! Thanks KEVIN!!! A piece of advice if you are feeling stiff KEEP MOVING!! I know it hurts to keep moving but it will help in the long run!! Trust me because I played wallyball right after training and I thought that I wouldn't be able to move but the opposite was true. I was able to dash across the court in a flash with out feeling stiff at all. I think by me playing right after it is helping me this morning because I am not as stiff as I could have been.. SO KEEP MOVING!!!
I did have my reservations about group training because I usually don't like having other people watching me when I work out because I have this fear that people are judging me. For some reason it wasn't an issue at all last night. There was a huge sense of support there from everyone in the group. I guess we all bonded over a common goal to become the biggest loser and lose the weight!
I am really glad that I decided to join TEAM BLUE with Kevin because even with my reservations about other people judging me, I had a great time and I can't wait to do it again!!
Laura- Team BLUE!!!!
To be honest it kicked my butt!! I really thought I was in pretty good shape,, ya not the case at all. We did circut training and it worked every part of my body. I am so stiff today but, I feel amazing because I know I got a great work out!! Thanks KEVIN!!! A piece of advice if you are feeling stiff KEEP MOVING!! I know it hurts to keep moving but it will help in the long run!! Trust me because I played wallyball right after training and I thought that I wouldn't be able to move but the opposite was true. I was able to dash across the court in a flash with out feeling stiff at all. I think by me playing right after it is helping me this morning because I am not as stiff as I could have been.. SO KEEP MOVING!!!
I did have my reservations about group training because I usually don't like having other people watching me when I work out because I have this fear that people are judging me. For some reason it wasn't an issue at all last night. There was a huge sense of support there from everyone in the group. I guess we all bonded over a common goal to become the biggest loser and lose the weight!
I am really glad that I decided to join TEAM BLUE with Kevin because even with my reservations about other people judging me, I had a great time and I can't wait to do it again!!
Laura- Team BLUE!!!!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Team Green with Tyler the Trainer
Hey, I just want to say I am extremely pumped up about the GGF Biggest Loser contest! Had my first work out with my personal trainer, Tyler Soli/Green Team. What a great work out, the benefit of having a personal trainer is the best part of this competition. Expecially when you have a back problem, which I do right now and Tyler knew what I should and shouldn't be doing! Thanks Tyler!
For all of you, best of luck. Stay focused and don't give in to the bad temptations you have in the past! Not easy, I'm right there with you!
Have a great week and be sure to post to our blog!
Kerri Drees
97 KYCK
For all of you, best of luck. Stay focused and don't give in to the bad temptations you have in the past! Not easy, I'm right there with you!
Have a great week and be sure to post to our blog!
Kerri Drees
97 KYCK
Monday, January 18, 2010
Getting Started
Welcome to the Greater Grand Forks Biggest Loser Contest!!
Hi all my name is Laura and I am a member of Team BLUE for this contest and the creator of this blog.
I want to be the first to congratulate all of you who are taking part in the contest on taking the first step in achieveing your weight loss and fitness goals! I am going to be the first to admit that it's going to be a tough 8 weeks not only with the work outs but with the changing your life style towards becoming more healthier and active.
First I want to explain why I decided to set this blog up. It was set up for the simple purpose of having a place where participants in the Greater Grand Forks Biggest Loser program to express any challenges that might come up, where you can read about others stories in working out and losing weight. Basically a place to know that you are not alone, that there are others out there that are going through simliar challenges.
How this is going to work.. First all of the participants in the program along with the trainers will be sent an email inviting them to start blogging. Please follow the simple steps in order for you to start blogging. Feel free to post as often as you may like.
The trainiers will also be offering there tips or comments about there teams each week.
If there are any questions about this blog feel free to just ask!
I would like to wish everyone Good Luck in this first week of work outs!!!
Laura- Team Blue!!
Hi all my name is Laura and I am a member of Team BLUE for this contest and the creator of this blog.
I want to be the first to congratulate all of you who are taking part in the contest on taking the first step in achieveing your weight loss and fitness goals! I am going to be the first to admit that it's going to be a tough 8 weeks not only with the work outs but with the changing your life style towards becoming more healthier and active.
First I want to explain why I decided to set this blog up. It was set up for the simple purpose of having a place where participants in the Greater Grand Forks Biggest Loser program to express any challenges that might come up, where you can read about others stories in working out and losing weight. Basically a place to know that you are not alone, that there are others out there that are going through simliar challenges.
How this is going to work.. First all of the participants in the program along with the trainers will be sent an email inviting them to start blogging. Please follow the simple steps in order for you to start blogging. Feel free to post as often as you may like.
The trainiers will also be offering there tips or comments about there teams each week.
If there are any questions about this blog feel free to just ask!
I would like to wish everyone Good Luck in this first week of work outs!!!
Laura- Team Blue!!
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