Why would you go for brunch when you are on a quest to lose weight? Why would you have more candy on halloween than you will potentially give away? Yes, doesn’t make any sense.

Only buy halloween treats for the estimated number of kids you will have. Avoid buying extras and your favourite candy! Better to run out and turn off the lights then to have quantities of temptations beckoning pick me! If you do have left overs if you don’t buy your faves, it won’t be something that your keen on eating! GOOD LUCK!

Bring any leftovers to us (no not for us to snack on)we will put them in our Christmas Hampers for stocking stuffers for the food bank! If you have zero left, then that is great too. Write a note to let us know in place of handing in your extras.

Aswell, if you thought of any other way to get through this sticky challenge write that down too and we will consider it in this Halloween challenge.

Goodluck teams! GO.

Black team had full participation with purge your pantry, more explanations as to why they chose their selection and some really nasty food! Glad you have purged those items. You are rewarded with your Team Boot Camp Saturday November 14th 10am and a prize! Beat the white team boot camp attendance and take home another prize!

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Snacks between meals are not always a bad idea. They are sometimes a necessity. When meals are too far apart or you need to take the edge off the hunger but don’t have the time to fully prepare a nutritious meal snacks can be a saving grace. Snacking helps prevent overeating, keeps blood sugar level.
Keep snacks small in portion and in calories
focus on the eating not the mindless snacking
eat a snack because you feel hungry
make choices that include protein, fruits and veggies
liquid smoothies or yogurt are good option, follow the guidelines above
Snacking between meals can help your weight loss goals, however, late night snacking is discouraged. Choices are generally higher in calories, of poor quality and difficult to be small in portions.

Snack with a purpose or don’t snack at all!

Are you having trouble finding some healthy quick snacks to prep for your weekly meals? Try Shannon’s Healthy Hummus with our favorite fresh veggies
(protein + carb + fat = healthy choice)
Hummus-
-blend 1 can chick peas,
low sodium chicken broth,
-roasted red peppers,
-shallots,
-green onions,
-1 clove garlic,
-red chilli flakes (chose your hotness),
-fresh ground pepper,
-1 tbs olive oil,
-italian spice mix
-measure 1/2 to 3/4cup for 1 serving, makes 3-4 servings

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I was asked the other day how to get in shape in a couple of weeks. Is it possible? Can you make enough of an impact to see any results in just two weeks? Well, the answer is no and yes respectively. The first thing you have to ask yourself however is, what are my expectations and how comitted am I willing to be?
Expectations
These are your goals or what you want to have happen. When you say you want to get in shape you really need to be specific. ‘Getting in shape’ looks different to everyone. To some, it means losing 10 lbs, to others it means feeling fitter and being able to do more physical activities with less effort or feeling better in your clothes. So, write down what your definition of getting in shape is. Make a list of three things that you want to see happen. For Example:
1. Lose weight
2. Have more energy
3. Toned upper body
Check List
The next step is to come up with an action that will tackle those three things on your list. For example:
1. Eat less
2. Start a walking program
3. Work my upper body with resistance
Be Specific
It is good and well to have the action but now what are you going to do with it? This is where you need to get specific. Try and have a plan that will pack a punch but don’t try and take down the whole bag in the first week. For example:
1. Reduce portion size of evening meal every night and late night snacks only two nights/week
2. Get up early 4 days next week, don the sneakers and walk 30 minutes before the day begins.
3. work my upper body twice a week for the next two weeks with a trainer. Have your trainer give you exercises you can do at home with very body weight and inexpensive equipment, while you have your trainers undivided attention ask your questions on nutrition and dispell the myths you’ve always wanted to know.
Measure your progress
It is important that you are aware of your starting point. Then you will have something to measure your progress by. Pick up a journal to record what your eating, activity you have accomplished and successes you are seeing. But first write down where you are when you start. For example:
1. Weigh yourself, write it down and then continue to do so the same every week.
2. Record the distance covered in that 30 minute walk and how you felt when it was over. Try to walk fast enough that you have an exertion of atleast 7 out of ten.
3. Record the weight and number of repetitions you do in your first week of resistance training. In fact, you may want to have your trainer test your strength and endurance and then repeat the test in 6 weeks to measure your progress.
If you are doing the time here you will see some results in two weeks, at least enough to motivate you to continue on into the next two weeks, and so on and so on.
Committment
You’ve heard it before, without it you are going nowhere fast. So decide how bad you want this and commit to get fit.

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Black Team: Leslie J, Chris C, Jillian B, Micheal L, Lori C, Deb D, Sandy D, Mitch W, Cathy O, Victoria R, Brigette K, Deborah H, Jennifer S.

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We know that water is essential for survival. It is also essential for weight loss. H20 is one of the best tools for weight loss. Drink water to replace high-calorie drinks like soda,juice and alcohol. Water has zero fat and zero calories. It is a great appetite suppressant, and often when we think we’re hungry, we’re dehydrated. If we drink first it takes care of the hunger thought. Drink plenty to help your weight-loss regimen.

Water increases your energy. A body that is dehydrated feels tired, behaves tired, remains tired! If you become thirsty, you are already dehydrated. This may lead to fatigue, muscle weakness and dizziness.

A well hydrated body helps with stomach acid and assists in the flushing of your intestines to ensure all waste is expelled comfortably.

Finally, being dehydrated can significantly hinder your athletic activities. You will be slower and less efficient in your weight lifting routine . Exercise requires additional water, so be sure to hydrate before, during and after exercise. Drink a few ounces every 20 minutes of exercise to stay well hydrated and working optimally.

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Challengers we have a new discussion board for you to share your comments and questions and cheer your team on!

Become our facebook fan and open a discussion with your team mates. Stay connected to your trainers between visits and let us know what you think of your workouts, events and education on lifestyle.

This weeks Team Challenge: Submit one of your questions or comment on someone elses what works for you. Get your entire team to participate and your team will win the challenge! You have one week! GO.

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Got hunger pangs? Great! You are now on reserve. Fat stores are being excited to ‘release the grease’ from storage. During the process of losing weight, expect to feel hungry now and then, however, feed the hunger don’t smother it! It doesn’t take a lot of calories to stop the grumble, reduce the light headedness, lethargy or ums (ugly mood swings). If it’s time for a meal then eat one. If a meal isn’t available or it’s still a ways off, snack on two to three hundred calories to take the edge off and equalize your blood sugar levels.

The bottom line is if you are going to drop some serious weight get accustomed to being a little grumbly. Over time as your body adapts to your new calorie routine and stomach size, the grumbles will be come less and so will the hunger.

Going for more than four hours without food is discouraged. After a prolonged period without food, it is a challenge to eat sensibly and select nutritious choice foods. Keep a few non-perishable snacks handy. In the event you do get caught stretching time between meals, you’ll have something handy to help you avoid fast food drive-thrus and junk food vending machines.

What do you keep on hand to curb the growls? Tell us your snack stash selections. Me, I’m a fan of bananas, apples, almonds, solo energy bars and homemade muffins. They travel well are easy to eat and pack some great nutrition.

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The success of losing weight and keeing weight off is a challenge that is under scrutiny again and again. This time by New Zealand researchers. Results from this particular study identified that weekly contact with a healh professional who can provide specialized training in exercise and nutrition as well as enthusiasm and support, is key to weight loss and maintenance success.

Weekly contact with your support, sponsor, buddy, trainer or cheerleader helps to keep your momentum going. This also keeps ‘you’ accountable to ‘you’ between weeks. When you know you are going to be checking in, you are more likely to make yourself accountable to the daily processes that allow for weight loss and healthy weight maintenance.

Weighing weekly or at the very least bi-motnhly can be one of the ways to do this. When checking in with a professional, use your time wisely. Ask key questions to help propel your success for the upcoming week. Discuss some of the challenges you faced in the week leading up to the weigh in. Talk about how you handled them and or didn’t. This is the time to get some expert advice that you can use instantly.

Team Challenges and group weigh ins are excellent moments to support and receive encouragment from others who are experiencing similar challenges, barriers and excuses along with validation that will empower you to keep up the good work.

Our team is very proud of your team(s). Let us know how we can help you stay inspired!
…and keep up the momentum! We love your enthusiasm.

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