Only 5 days Until Kick-Off!

Hello everyone! I hope you are all gearing up for what is going to be an exciting journey into health! Only 5 more days until the kick-off of the Biggest Loser St. George!

IMPORTANT ** Please read over all info carefully so you will be prepared and ready to go next week!!

The Biggest Loser St. George starts NEXT WEDNESDAY, May the 6th

Location: Firehall, by the library (please park and enter on the North Side Only as the other side must remain open for emergencies. Better yet... walk or ride your bike there!

Weigh-Ins: 7:45-8:30 pm , with the meeting starting at 8:30. We ask that everyone join us for the evening session for week one if at all possible. Those that cannot make the evening session may register and weigh in at Sommer Chiropractic Clinic (75 Main St. S. beside the dentist and pharmacy) between 10:00 and 11:00 am. For those who take advantage of the morning weigh-ins in the following weeks, please come to the firehall at 8:30 pm for the weekly exciting topic or exercise class!

IMPORTANT!!! Please purchase a notebook with lined paper which will serve as your food journal. (available at most dollar stores)

On the first page, please put your NAME, and PHONE NUMBER. Then set up the page as follows:


Jane Smith 555-4455

Starting Weight ________ Goal Weight __________

Week -- Weight -- +/- lbs -- percentage of wt loss -- attendance
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Starting TODAY or as soon as you get your journal, please start recording EVERYTHING that goes in your mouth, including portion sizes, all liquids, meds, vitamins, etc. *IMPORTANT!! DO NOT CHANGE how you are normally eating yet as this exercise is to 1. practice recording your food and 2. An eye opener so you can compare your eating habits from before and after the program.

ALSO IMPORTANT!! ** Please bring an EXERCISE MAT or blanket to class on the days we will be doing exericse. (please check the schedule on the blog)

Okay... I am getting excited... are you?!? Here's what on the schedule so far:

May 6: Kick-Off! Register, Weigh in, Body Composition Analysis, "Before" photo, and then a brief outline of how the program will run and some eating basics.

May 13: What are Proteins, Carbs and Fats?

May 20: Basic Daily Stretches to keep your body flexible and benefits of massage (by Anne, RMT)

May 27: How to Read Food Labels

June 3: How to grocery shop and What you should know about processed foods (by Dr. Shauna)

June 10: Exercise Ball class at St. George Fitness Centre ( two classes, 10:45 am and 8:30 pm) Please sign up ahead of time. Bring an exercise ball if you have one!

June 17: Yoga with Nancy

June 24: Back School- how to lift properly and look after your spine (with Dr. Shauna)

July 1: NO CLASS... CANADA DAY

July 8: Eating Healthy Eating Out

July 15: undecided

July 22: undecided

July 29: Grande Finale, Winners announced!

First place will be the person with the highest percentage of weight loss, wins a weekend for two to Niagara on the Lake!

2nd Place: a 6 month membership to St. George Fitness Center

3rd Place: A 3 month membership to St. George Fitness Center

All right... get ready for some good times! See you at the Firehall!