Greatest Loser: Week 2!

Week 2 Top 10 Teams:

1. Piggly Wiggly's (-22 lbs)
2. Next of Kin (-17 lbs)
3. Weekend Warriors (-14 lbs)
4. Pharmacy Phatties (-10.5 lbs)
5. Pillsbury Doughgirls (-8.4 lbs)
6. Fluffy Divas (-8 lbs)
7. Oldies but Goodies (-8 lbs)
8. Heart Throbs (-5.1 lbs)
9. Oncology Team (-2.4 lbs)
10. Pity the Scale (-2.1 lbs)

Total Weight Loss: -90.2 lbs!
GREAT JOB TEAMS!

Wednesday, June 12: Today's topic of discussion was on nutrition and weight loss. How do you lose weight? You lose weight by consuming fewer calories. No matter what type of diet you choose, it all comes down to calories. So lets choose to follow a healthy eating plan over a "diet." A healthy eating plan sounds much easier to follow and fit in YOUR schedule.

3500 calories = 1 pound. Therefore, by the numbers, if you eat 3500 calories less per week (500 calories less per day) you should lose about 1 pound per week. What can you cut back on to save 500 calories per day? 

I have attached a few handouts to help you track your calorie intake, or simply lower your calorie intake. There are several resources out there available for you to use for FREE on your smart phone or computer. Tracking your calorie intake makes you more aware of what you are eating and a good estimate of how many calories you are eating. I highly recommend recording a food log/diary either by hand, phone, or computer. If you like to eat meal replacements (either liquid or solid foods) that is fine too. There are good, quick, easy ways to practice portion control. 

RECIPE of the WEEK! Check out the attached recipe for a refreshing twist on chicken salad for your sack lunch to work!

Nutrition TIP of the WEEK! Eat breakfast :)