Hey Crew!
Don't forget to weigh-in today, March 31, and please remind your coaches to send your weights in.
Also, we are officially on Week #11. :) That means there are only 3 weeks left to push hard -- YOU can do it!!
Have a healthy week, Kristy
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Top 8 Worst Easter Candies...
Happy Easter everyone. :)
Thanks to Team Coral's Coach Kaitlin Emig, here is an article for you to read. It includes the worst (health-wise) Easter candy; check it out at http://www.newsweek.com/id/124447?GT1=43002 . Regardless of this article, we all know everything we consume has calories...enjoy your holiday -- candy, too -- in moderation!
P.S. Post your minutes by 8 a.m. Monday morning, and don't forget to weigh-in with your team. I would like to get everyone's weights in on time this week. I'm working on a proposal (for our final prizes), and I need ALL of our NYNY data! Thank you, Kristy
Thanks to Team Coral's Coach Kaitlin Emig, here is an article for you to read. It includes the worst (health-wise) Easter candy; check it out at http://www.newsweek.com/id/124447?GT1=43002 . Regardless of this article, we all know everything we consume has calories...enjoy your holiday -- candy, too -- in moderation!
P.S. Post your minutes by 8 a.m. Monday morning, and don't forget to weigh-in with your team. I would like to get everyone's weights in on time this week. I'm working on a proposal (for our final prizes), and I need ALL of our NYNY data! Thank you, Kristy
Friday, March 21, 2008
Clarification
There have been some additional questions as to exactly why no prizes were awarded for last week's weight category, so I felt the need to clarify for the entire group.
The weights (from 6 coaches) weren't sent until late Tuesday. The top 3 teams that should have won, had one or more teammates who didn't weigh-in, making them ineligible. Two of the next highest place losers (by weight percent!) missed the deadline for sending in weight information.
The team that should have won, according to rules, actually was negative as their team collectively gained weight. Giving the prize to a team who gained weight (simply because they were the next in line), seemed to defeat the purpose.
I hope this helps. Thank you for your questions, Kristy
The weights (from 6 coaches) weren't sent until late Tuesday. The top 3 teams that should have won, had one or more teammates who didn't weigh-in, making them ineligible. Two of the next highest place losers (by weight percent!) missed the deadline for sending in weight information.
The team that should have won, according to rules, actually was negative as their team collectively gained weight. Giving the prize to a team who gained weight (simply because they were the next in line), seemed to defeat the purpose.
I hope this helps. Thank you for your questions, Kristy
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Update!
NYNY Participants:
We are on Week #9; that means there are just 4 weeks remaining of our competition!
From Week #8, only 3.9 lbs were lost as a total NYNY group. As any weight-loss program progresses, it is the most challenging to lose weight around the 75% complete mark. This is similar to the 3rd lap being considered "the hardest" when running the mile-run fitness test. We are right at this same point in our competition. In order to prevent plateauing, this is the most crucial time to eat healthy and ramp up workout intensity. The body becomes familiar with new healthy ways (WAHOO!!), and therefore, needs to be challenged all the more. Try different types of exercises, and workout for longer durations to burn more fat and keep losing weight!!
-Kristy
We are on Week #9; that means there are just 4 weeks remaining of our competition!
Congratulations to the following individuals for meeting Week #8's special goal of working out for 45 or more minutes everyday! I will get prizes and deliver them to you or your coach before Easter.
Lisa Pritchard, Angie Dvorak, Heidi Patterson, Amber Mulnix, Karalee Williams, Michele Oswood, Erik Albinson & Julie Staker
From Week #8, only 3.9 lbs were lost as a total NYNY group. As any weight-loss program progresses, it is the most challenging to lose weight around the 75% complete mark. This is similar to the 3rd lap being considered "the hardest" when running the mile-run fitness test. We are right at this same point in our competition. In order to prevent plateauing, this is the most crucial time to eat healthy and ramp up workout intensity. The body becomes familiar with new healthy ways (WAHOO!!), and therefore, needs to be challenged all the more. Try different types of exercises, and workout for longer durations to burn more fat and keep losing weight!!
Have a great Week #9...keep pushing -- you have come along way since January 21st!
-Kristy
Week #9
Great job in Week #8!
I'm still waiting for weights from a few coaches. Please check back this afternoon for the rest of last week's winners.
Have a very Hoppy Easter!! -Kristy
I'm still waiting for weights from a few coaches. Please check back this afternoon for the rest of last week's winners.
Have a very Hoppy Easter!! -Kristy
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Minute Leaders
Don't forget Week #8 weigh-ins on Monday, March 17! Please let me know if your coach will be gone, and if I need to meet with you instead. Also, check out the minute leader list below. Keep working hard...we only have four full weeks of working out left!! **Last weigh-in is April 21st**
1. Team Copper: 10975
2. Team Red: 9380
3. Team Indigo: 9146
4. Team Sage: 8640
5. Team Green: 6345
6. Team Crimson: 4265
7. Team Gold: 4040
8. Team Turquoise: 3935
9. Team Yellow: 3765
10. Team Coral: 3676
11. Team Black: 3450
12. Team Silver: 3205
13. Team Orange: 3110
14. Team Peach: 2625
1. Team Copper: 10975
2. Team Red: 9380
3. Team Indigo: 9146
4. Team Sage: 8640
5. Team Green: 6345
6. Team Crimson: 4265
7. Team Gold: 4040
8. Team Turquoise: 3935
9. Team Yellow: 3765
10. Team Coral: 3676
11. Team Black: 3450
12. Team Silver: 3205
13. Team Orange: 3110
14. Team Peach: 2625
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Leaders!
Hey group!
Check out the new poll this week.
Also, the list below shows where you stand, overall, by body weight percent lost! Because only half of our group weighed in last week, these numbers are based on your progress as of week #6. Standings for minute leaders are coming soon!
1. Team Sage: 23.2%
2. Team Green: 19.5%
3. Team Indigo: 17.6%
4. Team Red: 17.5%
5. Team Copper: 11.4%
6. Team Orange: 8.45%
7. Team Black: 8.03%
8. Team Coral: 7.46%
9. Team Gold: 7.11%
10. Team Yellow: 5.58%
11. Team Peach: 4.63%
12. Team Crimson: 4.31%
13. Team Silver: 3.2%
14. Team Turquoise: 2.81%
Check out the new poll this week.
Also, the list below shows where you stand, overall, by body weight percent lost! Because only half of our group weighed in last week, these numbers are based on your progress as of week #6. Standings for minute leaders are coming soon!
1. Team Sage: 23.2%
2. Team Green: 19.5%
3. Team Indigo: 17.6%
4. Team Red: 17.5%
5. Team Copper: 11.4%
6. Team Orange: 8.45%
7. Team Black: 8.03%
8. Team Coral: 7.46%
9. Team Gold: 7.11%
10. Team Yellow: 5.58%
11. Team Peach: 4.63%
12. Team Crimson: 4.31%
13. Team Silver: 3.2%
14. Team Turquoise: 2.81%
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
1/2 Way!
NYNY Participants: Give yourself and teammates a pat on the back...you are halfway to the challenge finish line!
The week 7 Subway challenge was not met, but we will try something similar again after spring break. The good news is that from week 6 to week 7, we lost 17.2 lbs. However, for minutes exercised, only 22 out of 42 people recorded their minutes. If you forgot to post, please send me an e-mail, so I can update the spreadsheet with new numbers. There are 20 of you, so hopefully my inbox is flooded with mail tomorrow ... because if it's not, that means our total workout minutes decreased by over 5,000 minutes since week 6.
Let's try to improve on our minutes this week! With a few exceptions, our minutes seem to be slipping across the board. This week you will be awarded an extra prize if you exercise for at least 45 minutes a day. The Wiki sheet is clear, so start posting those minutes!!
Keep pushing -- you're all doing great!
-Kristy
The week 7 Subway challenge was not met, but we will try something similar again after spring break. The good news is that from week 6 to week 7, we lost 17.2 lbs. However, for minutes exercised, only 22 out of 42 people recorded their minutes. If you forgot to post, please send me an e-mail, so I can update the spreadsheet with new numbers. There are 20 of you, so hopefully my inbox is flooded with mail tomorrow ... because if it's not, that means our total workout minutes decreased by over 5,000 minutes since week 6.
Let's try to improve on our minutes this week! With a few exceptions, our minutes seem to be slipping across the board. This week you will be awarded an extra prize if you exercise for at least 45 minutes a day. The Wiki sheet is clear, so start posting those minutes!!
Keep pushing -- you're all doing great!
-Kristy
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Week 7 Subway Challenge
Update:
There are only about half of us who will be here on Monday to weigh-in, but no worries -- the week 7 challenge is still on! If you are on campus, weigh in and lose weight, you will be rewarded with a Subway gift card, on top of the weekly prize of Coe Bookstore money for the winning teams!!
Keep working hard! See you Monday. :)
-Kristy
There are only about half of us who will be here on Monday to weigh-in, but no worries -- the week 7 challenge is still on! If you are on campus, weigh in and lose weight, you will be rewarded with a Subway gift card, on top of the weekly prize of Coe Bookstore money for the winning teams!!
Keep working hard! See you Monday. :)
-Kristy
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Congrats Crew
Way to go during week 6!
We are down another 37.9 lbs as a whole group. That is awesome! However, I think we can do better!! There are 42 participants total, meaning we're still averaging a weight loss less than 1 lb per person/week. This is partially due to minimal amounts of weight gain, rather than loss, every week.
My challenge for ALL of you this week is this: Lose something (or maintain)!
If NOBODY from our entire group gains weight, you will ALL get $5 gift certificates to Subway! This is a little incentive for everyone to help each other this week!
Good luck and don't forget to send me the time you would like to weigh-in at for Monday, March 10th. The slots are 8-9 and 11:30-1. Send me an e-mail at your convenience!
Thanks, Kristy
We are down another 37.9 lbs as a whole group. That is awesome! However, I think we can do better!! There are 42 participants total, meaning we're still averaging a weight loss less than 1 lb per person/week. This is partially due to minimal amounts of weight gain, rather than loss, every week.
My challenge for ALL of you this week is this: Lose something (or maintain)!
If NOBODY from our entire group gains weight, you will ALL get $5 gift certificates to Subway! This is a little incentive for everyone to help each other this week!
Good luck and don't forget to send me the time you would like to weigh-in at for Monday, March 10th. The slots are 8-9 and 11:30-1. Send me an e-mail at your convenience!
Thanks, Kristy
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Log your minutes!
Make sure you log your week #6 minutes. The sheet was cleared late, so you have until Monday at 1:00 p.m. to post! Thank you!!! -Kristy
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