"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)
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