Monday, April 28, 2008

Spring Challengers-it's the halfway mark!

Ladies!
You are doing GREAT with your Spring Challenge! (Sidebar: if you've not been measured for the 6 week mark, please see K or A, ASAP!)
We are seeing such terrific progress in the loss of inches! Most folks are losing in the waist and, as we all know, that's crucial at keeping heart disease at bay! AWESOME JOB!
If you're not seeing the inches come off as fast as you would like-DO NOT worry, they will! Remember that everyone's body is different and make sure and check that food journal-many times the answers are in there! Getting protein, carbs and a little fat in each meal is crucial. Oh and there is also something else that might not make sense...eating too little!
An active woman needs at least 1500 calories per day to maintain her health-if you eat too little, restricting your calories TOO much, your body will kick into 'survival mode' and start storing fat and stalling your weight loss or inch loss.
Websites like 'The Daily Plate' can help you with calorie count easily each day-you simply enter what you've eaten and it breaks down percentages of fat, protein and carbs...and the total calories per day. Try it out!
This Challenge isn't only to lose inches-it's to improve our lives by making our bodies healthier and more fit and eating consciously and therefore healthier!
Ladies-you ROCK! Keep up the great work and see you in class!

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