As part of my internship for school I am helping to run a Biggest Loser Contest at my work. It was the perfect time of year to start, right at the end of winter hibernation. There are about 10 guys that signed up and each put in $100 dollars, at the end the winner gets all the money!! No girls signed up(including myself), probably because we knew that a part of the contest was getting into a bathing suit for before and after pics:) We did all the contestants starting measurements 2 weeks ago. Rick signed up for the contest and he has already lost 8 pounds!!! Not that he has a ton to lose but I'm so proud of him for being so motivated to get up early, go to the gym, and eat healthy. The contest lasts for 3 months, so I will keep you updated if we are 1 grand richer at the end!! Well, I guess technically Rick would be 1 grand richer...but what is his is mine right??:)
www.mypyramidtracker.gov is an AWESOME free website program that tracks your daily food intake and helps you be more aware of what you are putting into your body. You enter in your ht, wt, age, etc...& then you enter in your food intake for the day. Not only does its show you how many calories, fat, sat fat, protein, carbs(..list goes on), that you are getting but it shows you what you SHOULD be getting according to your body. It can also assess your physical activity if you are on a exercise regimen. I've seen programs like these before, but I have never seen it for FREE. So, if you are interested in this stuff go take advantage and check it out!!
Another great website is www.dietfacts.com/fastfood.asp This is the best website I've found that has nutrition facts for the different restaurants we all go to. You would be surprised how much hidden fat there is in a lot of the dishes you would think would be semi-healthy. FYI Chilis is the worst!!
:) Go check out these great websites and get motivated to get healthy!!
P.S. I just want to clarify that there is nothing wrong with muffin tops...we all get them. But I do have a problem when they are freely flaunted with belly shirts. It's just not right. Agreed? mkay;)
