CONGRATULATIONS TO ADAM!!!
HE IS...
THE BEAT'S BIGGEST LOSER!
Adam won a $1,000 dollar gift certificate from NV Clothing and a two year Popeye's Gym membership. Congratulations Adam!
Thanks to Popeyes Gym, Dynomite Detailing, Peter Martin's 20 King Restaurant and Emporio Hair Studio & Aesthetics for supplying weekly prizes!
ADAM BEFORE
ADAM AFTER
Total Loss: 43 lbs & 36.8 inches
Current Weight: 197 lbs
Adam won a $1,000 dollar gift certificate from NV Clothing and a two year Popeye's Gym membership. Congratulations Adam!
CHRIS BEFORE
Starting weight: 268 lbs
CHRIS AFTER
Total Loss: 21 lbs and 28.8 inches
Current Weight: 247lbs
CHRISTINE BEFORE
Starting Weight: 282 lbs
CHRISTINE AFTER
Total Loss: 14 lbs
Current Weight: 268 lbs
JOE BEFORE
Starting Weight: 229 lbs
JOE AFTER
Total Loss: 20 lbs and 24.8 inches
Current Weight: 209 lbs
MICHELLE BEFORE
Starting Weight: 177 lbs
MICHELLE AFTER
Total Loss: 1 lbs and 19.5 inches
Current Weight: 176 lbs
NATALIE BEFORE
Starting Weight: 164 lbs
NATALIE AFTER
Total Loss: 9 lbs and 18.5 inches
Current Weight: 155 lbs
Take that extra step -- or an extra 1,000. The key to burning calories is to simply get moving. You don't even have to change your clothes to get up from your desk or couch and walk around the block. Make each step up the stairs or across the parking lot count by logging your movement with a pedometer.
Ask for a doggie bag. Despite these times of biggie-size portions, you can still control how much you eat when dining out. Ask your server to set aside half your meal before it even reaches your table, and save it for takeout. That way you won't be tempted to overeat.
Don't be afraid of a little competition. Other people working out at the gym or on the trails can be great motivators -- even if you don't know them. Challenge the person next to you without saying a word: If he's on the stationary bike at a certain speed, dial yours up a notch. Or try to outlast the woman on the treadmill next to you, even if it's only for 5 minutes longer.
Identify your dietary downfall. We all succumb to diet don'ts, whether it's dining regularly on the contents of the vending machine at work, plowing through a bag of chips in front of the TV, or ending a meal with a decadent dessert. You can improve your eating habits by owning up to why you went astray in the first place. Are you stressed? Bored? Try to cope in a way that doesn't involve food. For example, instead of grabbing a pint of gourmet ice cream after a bad day, talk it out with a friend.
Be your best ally. Motivating yourself is key to sticking to a fitness plan. Blast dance music that compels you to get up on your feet. Surround yourself with photos that show your progress, or hang positive messages on the fridge. When you achieve an important goal (reaching your ideal weight or mastering a workout routine), reward yourself with non-food items such as a new outfit or a day at the movies.
Get enough energy. Half an hour before your activity, drink about eight ounces of water. You should eat a nutritious snack about one to three hours prior to the start of your workout. If you plan to sweat it out for more than 30 minutes, sip water every 15 to 20 minutes.
Don't get stuck in a rut. Your body needs to be challenged in order for you to achieve improved fitness levels. Experts advise trying something new every three to four weeks. But you don't need to overhaul your entire routine; try minor adjustments such as increasing the frequency of your workouts from two to three times a week, switching from the treadmill to an elliptical trainer, or trying a new class such as Pilates or yoga.
Get real and be specific. Write down three or four realistic goals that you can stick to. For example, "I will try to lose one pound of body fat every week. I will walk for 30 minutes minimum five days a week." Avoid fantasy-land goals that will only frustrate you.
Book yourself. Don't have time exercise? Sometimes it's a matter of perception -- other people's. If coworkers, friends, or even family can't understand why you take time for exercise but not for what they think is important, keep your priorities to yourself -- but schedule your exercise in your date book. That way, when sticking to your guns on workouts, you can merely say you're keeping a prior appointment.
Adam, The Beat's BIGGEST LOSER won a $1,000 dollar gift certificate from NV Clothing and a two year Popeye's Gym membership. Congratulations Adam!
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