Oh my gosh, the next time we do this program I am working out with the group twice a week. I was away over the weekend and workout at the hotel, but no where near as hard as Mel works us. I was so sore from the seventy sit-ups that I spasmed in my mid-back the rest of the week. I need to stop being the workout warrior that work out once a week so hard that I can’t do anything the rest of the week. Take it from me if your thinking about doing that it doesn’t work.
Wednesday night the group went to the local co-op Oryana. Our group is so big that they had to split up in two group and then we met after for dinner at Bubba’s. Bubba’s is known for their burgers and their burritos, they also have some lovely salad options as well. So it was a test to see if they could make good choices at a restaurant or if they would fall into old habits and patterns. Oryana was excellent for learning about local products and the stores mission of clean food. It is important to know where you can buy things and help support local economy. I wrote in this upcoming newsletter that the health of our local economy affects our health and the health of the planet. So then on to Bubba’s. I would like to say that it was a disaster, the first thing Larry does is order a Bud Light. First mistake is that if your going to cheat at least have a real beer. Secondly though is that you shouldn’t cheat in front of the teacher or you may get kicked out of class. Then he ordered nachos for dinner. I was truly thinking that the man has not learned a thing. But the truth is when you get to be 75 you do what you want and what you have been doing for years, it is hard for Larry to see that his choices affect his health. Especially now that he is feeling better, it is easy to go back to old habits. The rest of the group did well on their choices, salads all around, except Dan and Amy. Dan chose the shrimp fajita but he did not take the tortilla shell, good choice. The oil was heavy that it was cooked in, he stated that but still felt it was a good choice. Amy had the veggie burger and a small side salad. She choose no bun with the burger, again excellent choice and good show of desire to change. Oh I almost forgot the other table the one with Dale, Ruth, Larry, Vickie, Kit, Kim and Bev, they ate the pretzels with the mustard. The table that I was at chose not to, again an excellent choice and show of perseverance. So over all dinner was a great success, and I really enjoyed the company. I did also show them my weakness of having a package of coconut M & M’s, I had to eat them for the team in order to show them the junk that was in it. We discussed layering and how the food industry actually creates food that is pleasurable and addictive like a drug. That this layering of fat, sugar, and salt actually increases your dopamine levels creating a desire for more. It is a very interesting concept and I can totally see now in my own habits and choices how it has worked in my life.
On Thursday night the group had the challenge. They had to bring the notorious backpack to put the weight that they had lost back on their backs and run or walk laps around the rink. You should have seen the looks we got. They all should be happy though that it was challenge night because Mel was going to kill them with the workout. All because of Larry’s choice of a beer and nachos the whole group was going to be slaughtered. They are lucky I had control Thursday night. Anyways Wanda has lost 22 lbs which makes her the biggest loser in weight. She also won the challenge that night and was the first to complete the race. It was a good experience and I am sure that everyone was able to see how even a few pounds affects their health and ability to move. We have two more two more weigh ins, only one before the final. The countdown is on. So here are the total for this week;
Top loser this week was Wanda at 7.8 lbs for a total of 3.87%. Way to go Wanda. Second place goes to Jane with 3.8 lbs, for a percentage of 2.05%. Third to Amy 1.96% a total of 4 lbs. Amy would have had second with just .2 of a pound it is amazing how a tiny amount of weight can make such a huge difference. Go for it next week Amy how about first. Next in line was Helen 2.2 lbs, 0.85%, Kit .8 lbs, 0.35%, Dan .2 lbs, 0.7%, Kim 0 lbs, 0%, Dale -0.2 lbs, -0.10%, and Vickie -0.2 lbs, -0.12%.
Till next week may health be your goal.
Doc
