Exciting Things in Week 2
Posted by April Pansy on Mon, Feb 01, 2010
After much enthusiasm from week 1, the racers continued on their fitness journey to better health and a grand prize! Last Monday started off a little rocky for the group because there was one resignation. Although it was an alternate and did not create much change for the contest, it did create a little angst with everyone. I was very worried about the morale of the group because the support for each other has been so wonderful. Collectively, we felt bad, but then wished our former alternate luck to continue her quest on her own.
So many exciting things happened last week...
Gorman Chiropractic visited on Thursday to inform the racers that they would be receiving free chiropractic care for the length of the contest! Also, they announced the winner would receive free care for a year! Many thanks!
Thursday weigh in was another success with everyone losing weight! 46 pounds lost.
All of the contestants signed a birthday card for our trainer Alicia and while lining up in the hallway after weigh in, they sang happy birthday and presented Alicia with an apple and a birthday candle! How cool.
Christina Brecht, our nutritionist, gave a talk to the racers that was terrific. She addressed the psychology behind the "chronic dieter" and everyone in the room could relate. She gave feedback on using food journals and some very helpful suggestions. We're looking forward to her next visit... many thanks, Chris!
For Saturday's Challenge workout, Sarah and I worked together to challenge the group in a team competition. Red and Blue team, 7 events, group exercises, and a prize! We had a great time. Everyone pushed out of their comfort zone, impressing both Sarah and me, and confirming that they are in much better shape than when they started. We heard things like... "I would have never done that 2 weeks ago", "You kept up with April, great job", "The last time I did a burpee was 13 years ago".
The outcome...both teams tied and the winner of the goody bag was Kevin (who by the way shared his winnings). What a great bunch of people!
So without giving anything away...stay tuned because there are more surprises for the racers! Great job this week, Jennifer, Nicole, Nancy, Debbie, Barbara, Joe, April, Christa, Beth, Kevin, Robert, and Janet.