PUSH UP CHALLENGE
WAITING FOR WEIGH INS
BUDDIES ON THE GREEN TEAM
CHALLENGE DISCUSSIONS
NUTRITION CHALLENGE
PINK TEAM MEETING BEFORE CHALLENGE
PUSH UP CHALLENGE
PUSH UP CHALLENGE
RELAY RACE CHALLENGE
RELAY RACE CHALLENGE
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
RESULTS FROM LAST NIGHT!
Wow! What a great night it was! So much energy and so much weight lost!! 831.3 pounds to be exact!!!
The evening started with the weigh ins and was followed by instructions and rules regarding the challenges.
The challenges were based on balance, strength (push ups), nutritional knowledge, and speed (relay race) There were to be 3 people from each team competing in each challenge and everybody HAD to compete in at least one!
You know, all along these people have been working with their teams and their assigned trainer and have really gotten comfortable with one another. The trainer by now knows each of them very well...strengths, weaknesses, etc. Well, we threw a little "curve ball" at them regarding how we were going to "team up" for the challenges. All the teams stood in rows and we counted out 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 and then gave the trainers numbers 1-8. You were now a team number instead of a color! All the 1's went with trainer 1, all the 2's went with trainer 2, and so on. They then had 10 minutes to figure out who was doing what challenge.
It turned out to be a lot of fun AND it gave the participants a chance to mix with people and trainers from other teams.
NOW to the final top 10 results from the weigh ins...
and remember, this is based on weight loss PERCENTAGE.
#10 - Christine Koutrakos - 8.44%
tie #9 - Rakale Smith - 8.79%
tie #8 - Scarlette Herbkersman - 8.79%
#7 - Chris Daly - 9.14%
#6 - Inga Borkowski - 9.18%
#5 - Lynn Peterson - 9.72%
#4 - Billy Smith - 10.23%
#3 - Fran McFall - 11.22%
#2 - Krista DeLong - 11.36%
DRUM ROLL PLEASE...........
Our Biggest Loser to date - Jennie Lee at 12.47%!!! Wow!
Great job everyone!!!!
The evening started with the weigh ins and was followed by instructions and rules regarding the challenges.
The challenges were based on balance, strength (push ups), nutritional knowledge, and speed (relay race) There were to be 3 people from each team competing in each challenge and everybody HAD to compete in at least one!
You know, all along these people have been working with their teams and their assigned trainer and have really gotten comfortable with one another. The trainer by now knows each of them very well...strengths, weaknesses, etc. Well, we threw a little "curve ball" at them regarding how we were going to "team up" for the challenges. All the teams stood in rows and we counted out 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 and then gave the trainers numbers 1-8. You were now a team number instead of a color! All the 1's went with trainer 1, all the 2's went with trainer 2, and so on. They then had 10 minutes to figure out who was doing what challenge.
It turned out to be a lot of fun AND it gave the participants a chance to mix with people and trainers from other teams.
NOW to the final top 10 results from the weigh ins...
and remember, this is based on weight loss PERCENTAGE.
#10 - Christine Koutrakos - 8.44%
tie #9 - Rakale Smith - 8.79%
tie #8 - Scarlette Herbkersman - 8.79%
#7 - Chris Daly - 9.14%
#6 - Inga Borkowski - 9.18%
#5 - Lynn Peterson - 9.72%
#4 - Billy Smith - 10.23%
#3 - Fran McFall - 11.22%
#2 - Krista DeLong - 11.36%
DRUM ROLL PLEASE...........
Our Biggest Loser to date - Jennie Lee at 12.47%!!! Wow!
Great job everyone!!!!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
CHALLENGES FOR TOMORROW
As I told you, tomorrow is our 1st official weigh in since we started on January 24th. The teams will also compete in challenges. We have decided to keep it quiet about what those challenges are BUT I thought I would just give an "idea" of what will be involved with each one...
Come out tomorrow to support our group if you would like!
- Posture/Balance
- Diet & Nutrition
- Strength
- Speed
Come out tomorrow to support our group if you would like!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Who will be The Biggest Loser this Sunday?
This Sunday is our 1st weigh and challenge since our first weigh in on January 24! Let's see how they do in just 4 weeks! I know there has been a lot of extra "energy" in the gym with this group and it's going to be very exciting! Plus, we will have fantastic weather this weekend so some of the challenge just might be outside!
There will be prizes for the winning team of the challenge AND for the TOP 10 Biggest Losers. THE #1 Biggest Loser will take home a complimentary night in a Jacuzzi Suite with breakfast included at the Clarion Town House, a pair of cycling/spinning shoes from OutSpokin, a 1-hour Pure Relaxation Massage from Tonic, etc...
Remember our TOTAL beginning weight was 16,964 pounds and our Total "weight loss goal" for the entire group on April 17, is 2,393 pounds! The goal for Sunday based on this number should be at least 798 pounds!! More would be better because more weight it typically lost at the beginning and the levels out more as one goes on. Can we do it?!?
There will be prizes for the winning team of the challenge AND for the TOP 10 Biggest Losers. THE #1 Biggest Loser will take home a complimentary night in a Jacuzzi Suite with breakfast included at the Clarion Town House, a pair of cycling/spinning shoes from OutSpokin, a 1-hour Pure Relaxation Massage from Tonic, etc...
Remember our TOTAL beginning weight was 16,964 pounds and our Total "weight loss goal" for the entire group on April 17, is 2,393 pounds! The goal for Sunday based on this number should be at least 798 pounds!! More would be better because more weight it typically lost at the beginning and the levels out more as one goes on. Can we do it?!?
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
1st challenge is this Sunday!
Ok, the first challenge (and weigh in) is this Sunday. Weigh ins will be first followed by the challenge. Keep in mind that it is a HHAC rule that one MUST compete in the challenges to be eligible to win prizes for the week. In addition, if someone does not compete in a challenge for ANY reason he/she cannot be The Biggest Loser at the end of the program.
This week, the teams will see something different with the challenges. Not scary different, just different. They have all trained very hard and I am sure it will show on Sunday!
GOOD LUCK!!!
This week, the teams will see something different with the challenges. Not scary different, just different. They have all trained very hard and I am sure it will show on Sunday!
GOOD LUCK!!!
Free Lunch Coupon to all BL's
Zoe's of Columbia was kind enough to give us a complimentary lunch coupon for each of you! I will give them out at our meeting on Sunday. If you have not been to Zoe's, now is your chance!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Our "local" NBC Biggest Losers!
Does anyone personally know this couple? I know that they both work at my Alumni, USC, but don't know how to get in touch with them! I would LOVE to meet them and get them to speak to our group of Biggest Losers!
Monday, February 14, 2011
What are you giving your Valentine today?
What can be better than giving a fabulous box of chocolate for Valentine's Day? Who doesn't like a good piece of chocolate? I know I do! Well, unless you are giving the extremely dark variety of chocolate (at least 70%) you are basically giving love handles instead of "love" in the long run!
Check out these healthy, yummy looking recipes that are all under 250 calories in http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/ Go to "healty recipes" then scroll down to "desserts under 250 calories." I need to try some of these myself!
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Another great alternative to "food" is a gift certificate. Tonic http://www.tonicdayspa.com/ is offering a great deal on gift certificates until 7:00 tonight! For every $50 you spend get an additional $10. (eg. spend $50, get $60; spend $100, get $120...)
Call us in advance and we will have it wrapped and ready for you! 776.9734
Check out these healthy, yummy looking recipes that are all under 250 calories in http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/ Go to "healty recipes" then scroll down to "desserts under 250 calories." I need to try some of these myself!
A Whoopie Pie! Yummy!
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Another great alternative to "food" is a gift certificate. Tonic http://www.tonicdayspa.com/ is offering a great deal on gift certificates until 7:00 tonight! For every $50 you spend get an additional $10. (eg. spend $50, get $60; spend $100, get $120...)
Call us in advance and we will have it wrapped and ready for you! 776.9734
Tonic Salon
Tonic Spa
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
1st WEIGH IN IS 1-WEEK FROM TODAY! Are you ready??
Today is 3 weeks since the start of our 5th edition of The Biggest Loser and 1 week from today is the first mandatory weigh in since our first weigh in on January 24.
I am expecting big numbers because I have personally witnessed all of the hard work! In fact, I quit trying to get into any of the group exercise classes because they are SO FULL!!! You guys are doing great and it really is a nice problem to have...the classes being packed that is. And you know? It has actually worked out better for me personally because for months prior to my shoulder injury I basically ran outside, did spinning occasionally and BodyPump was my main, well only source, of weight lifting. That's not a BAD thing but I had really gotten away from the gym floor and stayed within my "comfort" zone. Last week, when I couldn't get into 2 spin classes, I worked "legs" both times (still unable to do upper body)and did cardio other than my normal run and it was great! A "change up" in your exercise routine is great and NEEDED!
I look forward to seeing you in the club this week!!!
I am expecting big numbers because I have personally witnessed all of the hard work! In fact, I quit trying to get into any of the group exercise classes because they are SO FULL!!! You guys are doing great and it really is a nice problem to have...the classes being packed that is. And you know? It has actually worked out better for me personally because for months prior to my shoulder injury I basically ran outside, did spinning occasionally and BodyPump was my main, well only source, of weight lifting. That's not a BAD thing but I had really gotten away from the gym floor and stayed within my "comfort" zone. Last week, when I couldn't get into 2 spin classes, I worked "legs" both times (still unable to do upper body)and did cardio other than my normal run and it was great! A "change up" in your exercise routine is great and NEEDED!
I look forward to seeing you in the club this week!!!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Sign up for Ride to Recovery!!!
Please help Hampton Hill and Spinning Nation raise money for the rehabilitation of our wounded soldiers.
It is a great event and we are proud to be a "host" facility to raise money for such a great cause!
You do not have to be a member of HHAC to participate. Find more information and sign up for the event on their website at http://www.ride2recovery.com/
THE NATIONAL EVENT IS FEBRUARY 26, from 9:00am - 11:00am
It is a great event and we are proud to be a "host" facility to raise money for such a great cause!
You do not have to be a member of HHAC to participate. Find more information and sign up for the event on their website at http://www.ride2recovery.com/
THE NATIONAL EVENT IS FEBRUARY 26, from 9:00am - 11:00am
Monday, February 7, 2011
Food and "festivity" hangover from Super Bowl Sunday?
I saw on my friend's blog, http://www.344pounds.com/ that Super Bowl Sunday is the 2nd biggest "eating" day of the year after Thanksgiving! That's crazy! But come to think of it you really do plan the day around what will be eaten while enjoying friends and football. (BTW, Go Packers!)
I feel certain that our Biggest Losers did pretty well yesterday BUT if not, don't let one day of bad eating or over eating get you down! Get right back on track today with a great workout and clean eating! And of course burning even more calories by continuing to work towards completing your first challenge...all 12 types of group exercise classes that HHAC offers in 4 weeks!
As I stated on Friday, I DID have every intention of taking Bucky's 12:00 noon spin class but there were at least 5-6 Biggest Losers in there which made it a packed class! I gave my bike up for a member that was on the "alternate" list. And being that I have only worked out 1 time in two months I must say that I left the spin room and walked towards the workout floor somewhat lost! After all, back when I WAS lifting weights (prior to my shoulder injury) it was still just BodyPump, not lifting on the main floor of the gym. Being that I am not able to do "upper body" until after re-hab I decided to do a "leg" workout and some cardiovascular work on the stepmill. After the spin class was over the member who used the bike I had reserved thanked me for letting her do the class and went on to say how much she "needed" it that day! I ended up thanking HER because it forced me to get back out on the floor and get re familiar with the equipment on my own. I ended up having a fantastic workout!!
I feel certain that our Biggest Losers did pretty well yesterday BUT if not, don't let one day of bad eating or over eating get you down! Get right back on track today with a great workout and clean eating! And of course burning even more calories by continuing to work towards completing your first challenge...all 12 types of group exercise classes that HHAC offers in 4 weeks!
As I stated on Friday, I DID have every intention of taking Bucky's 12:00 noon spin class but there were at least 5-6 Biggest Losers in there which made it a packed class! I gave my bike up for a member that was on the "alternate" list. And being that I have only worked out 1 time in two months I must say that I left the spin room and walked towards the workout floor somewhat lost! After all, back when I WAS lifting weights (prior to my shoulder injury) it was still just BodyPump, not lifting on the main floor of the gym. Being that I am not able to do "upper body" until after re-hab I decided to do a "leg" workout and some cardiovascular work on the stepmill. After the spin class was over the member who used the bike I had reserved thanked me for letting her do the class and went on to say how much she "needed" it that day! I ended up thanking HER because it forced me to get back out on the floor and get re familiar with the equipment on my own. I ended up having a fantastic workout!!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Spinning today?
Hampton Hill's Spinning Studio
Well, I DID manage a run on Monday after taking 2 months off due to various reasons...shoulder surgery being one of them BUT I didn't end up spinning with Lucy on Wednesday because of a child being home from school a bit under the weather. ANYWAY, although I am sore from the waist down from my run 4 DAYS AGO! (what?!) I am signed up for Bucky's spin class today at noon. I may see some of our BL's there! I will be hiding in the back. Ha!
That being said, the first challenge for our Biggest Loser participants is a "group exercise" challenge. That is completing 12 of the 12 different types of classes at we offer at HHAC over a 4 week period.
Our class types are: BodyPump, BodyStep, BodyFlow, BodyJam, BodyCombat, BodyAttack, Spinning, Yoga, Pilates, Total Body Training/TBT, Iron Only/IO, Extreme Core and Power Circuit.
So, on top of the required 2-times a week training with their team mates and trainer, they are also given the challenge of completing as many types of group classes as they can! What am I "whining" about??!!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Biggest Loser Team Photos
Garnet Team
Black Team
Purple Team
Green Team
Yellow Team
Pink Team
Garnet Team (missing a few photos)
Red Team
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
This Friday is "National Wear Red Day" which is a statement to bring awareness to women regarding heart disease
Did you know that heart disease is the #1 killer of women??
1 of 3 women die from heart related illnesses! That is crazy!!! Why do we have this feeling that "men" die from heart disease? Not women! Well, that could not be further from the truth!
There are also differences in men and women when it comes to heart disease. One is that women's hearts are smaller than men's therefore clogging of the arteries is easier and faster. Another is that women tend to develop heart disease later in life than men do; usually after menopause. Also, the symptoms of a heart attack or other heart related issues can be very different in women than men. Finally, women tend to ignore the symptoms more and neglect to call 911 just in case.
Symptoms to look for:
Chest Pain (only 30% of women experience chest pain associated with a heart attack)
Nausea
Fatigue
Heart Burn
Shortness of Breath
Weakness
Sweats
Dizziness
Risk Factors:
High Cholesterol
Family History
High Blood Pressure
Obesity
Diabetes
Smoking AND 2nd Hand Smoke
4 Numbers to Know:
- Cholesterol - Cholesterol (LDL) should be less than 130
- Blood Pressure - Ideal Blood Pressure is 120 over 80
- BMI - Body Mass Index should be between 18.5 and 25
- Blood Sugar - "Fasting" blood sugar level should be below 100
I got this information right from NBC news this morning and immediately wanted to share this with you!
Pay attention to the symptoms, assess your risk factors, and know your "4 Numbers!" In addition to The Biggest Loser "exercise" program the "nutrition" side is going to play a huge roll in lowering your risk factors. Of course your trainer is working with you on all of this BUT in general, if your cholesterol (LDL) is high you need to have a diet that is has little or NO saturated fats. If your blood pressure is high you need to have a diet that limits your sodium intake. If you have high blood sugar you need to limit your carbohydrate intake and so forth...
Remember to wear your red on Friday!!!
1 of 3 women die from heart related illnesses! That is crazy!!! Why do we have this feeling that "men" die from heart disease? Not women! Well, that could not be further from the truth!
There are also differences in men and women when it comes to heart disease. One is that women's hearts are smaller than men's therefore clogging of the arteries is easier and faster. Another is that women tend to develop heart disease later in life than men do; usually after menopause. Also, the symptoms of a heart attack or other heart related issues can be very different in women than men. Finally, women tend to ignore the symptoms more and neglect to call 911 just in case.
Symptoms to look for:
Chest Pain (only 30% of women experience chest pain associated with a heart attack)
Nausea
Fatigue
Heart Burn
Shortness of Breath
Weakness
Sweats
Dizziness
Risk Factors:
High Cholesterol
Family History
High Blood Pressure
Obesity
Diabetes
Smoking AND 2nd Hand Smoke
4 Numbers to Know:
- Cholesterol - Cholesterol (LDL) should be less than 130
- Blood Pressure - Ideal Blood Pressure is 120 over 80
- BMI - Body Mass Index should be between 18.5 and 25
- Blood Sugar - "Fasting" blood sugar level should be below 100
I got this information right from NBC news this morning and immediately wanted to share this with you!
Pay attention to the symptoms, assess your risk factors, and know your "4 Numbers!" In addition to The Biggest Loser "exercise" program the "nutrition" side is going to play a huge roll in lowering your risk factors. Of course your trainer is working with you on all of this BUT in general, if your cholesterol (LDL) is high you need to have a diet that is has little or NO saturated fats. If your blood pressure is high you need to have a diet that limits your sodium intake. If you have high blood sugar you need to limit your carbohydrate intake and so forth...
Remember to wear your red on Friday!!!
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