July 19, 2008

Top Ten Reasons To Start Healthy Connections

Leah Hassard

1. You don’t have to do dishes
2. You don’t have to cook
3. You really only need milk from the grocery store
4. Meals are conveniently packed and ready to go when you are
5. No counting calories or using a scale, it’s already done for you
6. Hello, they will bring the food to you
7. Yummy, delicious, nutritious food
8. Snacks, snacks, snacks
9. Fresh not frozen meals
10. You will lose weight and feel great!!

July 18, 2008

Out of the Loop

Heather Cantwell

I have been a little out of the loop lately.  My son got sick last week with a virus and then I caught it.  I did continue my workouts and eating right all except for one day when I was the sickest.  That day I stayed in bed all day and ate next to nothing.  Count me in for the walk/run.  It sounds great - we should make shirts that say Birmingham Losers Win!!  We really all have won - haven’t we.  It was good to read that I’m not the only one that has not met their goal yet. I too wanted to lose twice as much weight as I have, but like Leah said - I see the end of the long tunnel.  I remember the first week thinking I would never survive these 12 weeks.  I am so proud that not only have I survived, but I have done it everyday without fail.  I’ve followed my eating plan and exercise plan consistently.  There is no way I could have done it without Healthy Connections and Fitness Together.  What an amazing team!  The other thing that has helped has been these blogs.  Keeping in touch with all of our ups and downs really has encouraged me.  Thanks fellow BL’s for your encouragement.  You really have been a large part of my success.  It’s been like a support group. Well, I can’t wait to see everyone next week.  Have an awesome weekend and a great 12th week!!!!  

Final Weigh In

Keith Waterhouse

All,

Karl and I can not make the 29th.  This was communicated back to NBC13 and they came back with the 24th which is the actual last day of the contest as it should be.  This should have been communicated to the trainers.  Please check with yours.  It think the plan now is next Thursday the 24th.  I hope that date works for everyone. 

Like I said before I am up for the Heart Walk.  I will get everyone’s email and phone info at the party and create a contact list for everyone.  Lets go represent.

Pride

Lori White

Today I read that more than 30% of the adults in Alabama are overweight.  Isn’t it great to know that we are all well on our way to NOT being a part of that group? 

I’m glad to see that even though some of us have not reached our goals, none of us are discouraged.  This is part of the mental change that has taken place for me during this 12 weeks.  I wrote earlier about not being discouraged, but it goes beyond that.  Before this program I was very self-conscious about being around other people.  The fact that I was overweight was always my main focus.  I spent most of my time comparing my size to that of those around me.  I am still overweight, but the feeling is not the same.  I don’t feel like the “fat person” anymore.  It is hard to put this new feeling into words.  I am only sure about the reason for this self-esteem boost.  It has to be because I know that I am taking the steps to become a healthier person.  I feel a great since of pride when I think about the hard work I have put into this experience.  I know that I can and will continue this lifestyle.

Looking forward to seeing all of you again soon.  Have a great weekend!

July 17, 2008

This has been an Awsome Opportunity

Beth Gregory

Aug. 23 ,American Heart Walk!  Just tell me how to sign up and I am there!

Speaking on falling a bit short on our goals, I too have fallen a bit short from my 60 lb goal! I had hoped since I had the trainer and I had the right diet it would be “Do or Die”.  I felt like if I was ever going to do it now was the time.  As this competition has gone on I have learned that is not the case.  I have learned how to workout, diet and on occasions eat out!  I feel so proud of myself at this point that I know I will continue on this path long after the competition is over.  I think what has inspired me the most is random people coming up to me telling me they saw me on TV and they want to lose weight too.  It excites me to tell people how bad I felt before this competition and now how much strength I have and the emotional bliss I feel after I work out!  No one should be discouraged from this competition because we have all come out a lot healthier and Happier!

As for the attire for the event on the 29th I am going to dress up a bit, nothing fancy but I would like to see myself dressed up a bit.  That is unless you are one of the finalist and then you will need your spandex as well...........................................................