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Helping you reach your 2013 goals. Keeping your Fitness “Resolutions”. Out of every 10 people who resolve to “lose weight”, “exercise regularly, “eat healthy”…. Will this be YOU?????. C 2011-2012 Brian Koning, Fitnow Personal Fitness Training. What is YOUR Goal?. Weight loss?
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Keeping your Fitness “Resolutions” Out of every 10 people who resolve to “lose weight”, “exercise regularly, “eat healthy”… Will this be YOU????? C 2011-2012 Brian Koning, Fitnow Personal Fitness Training
What is YOUR Goal? • Weight loss? • Develop a healthier lifestyle? • Have energy to keep up with your kids? • Tone up? • Need some motivation? Whether your goal is to GET FIT or STAY FIT, this challenge is a great way to kickstart your 2013!
Get Fit Stay Fit Overview • Program will kick off on Wednesday January 16th and will run for 2 months, concluding on Saturday March 16th. • This is BOTH an individual and a team competition. • Each participant earns points based on their own progress and participation. Four individual scores will total to reach a combined team score. • Form your own team or we can help get you set up with a group that is right for you!
Fit Factor 1: Body Composition • At the start of the program, we’ll take your weight, body fat % and your measurements. You must have your initial assessment complete between 1/9 and 1/16. Your final assessment must be done by 3/16. • Check in every 2 weeks to earn points. You have Tues-Thurs to complete your check in. • At the program conclusion, your body fat % and measurements will count towards your points total.
Fit Factor 2: Get Active • Attend classes at Fitmama to earn points. • Branch out! Never tried yoga? Been away from bootcamp? Be sure to try a new class. Variety in our workouts brings the greatest rewards for our bodies. • 1 class = 2 point • Earn a maximum of 16 points each week.
Fit Factor 3: Food Smarts • You can’t out-workout a poor diet. • Being aware of what we put in our bodies is critical. • Tracking what we eat leads to better food choices and can highlight the areas in which we struggle. • There are tons of options for tracking your food including websites and apps, a simple notebook even the notes feature of your phone. • Show us your weekly food journal for 10 points each week.
Fit Factor 3: Food Smarts • So……What should I be eating? • Make half your plate fruits & veggies • Switch to skim or 1% milk • Choose whole grains • Vary your protein choices • Choose foods with little to no added sugars (under 5g is a good general rule) • Look out for salt (sodium) in the foods you buy • Eat fewer foods that are high in solid fats • Enjoy your food, but eat less • Cook more often at home, where you have the control • When eating out, choose lower calorie menu options. Look up the nutritional information BEFORE you go • If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so sensibly • Eat off of salad plates instead of dinner plates • Prepare veggies so they are on-the-go snacks http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
Fit Factor 4: Support • Utilize your team for motivation & support. • Building friendships with other people with similar goals keeps us focused. • Trade phone numbers and emails with your teammates . • Know some women in your life that want to build a healthier lifestyle? Refer them to Fitmama. If they purchase a package, you’ll earn 10% of the value in points for the Get Fit Stay Fit challenge.
Extras • Each week there will be an official Get Fit Stay Fit challenge. The weekly challenge will be posted on Facebook and everyone will have a chance to earn extra points as an individual or even as a team. • We’ll be posting helpful hints and recognizing Fitmama’s each week! • Exciting prizes for the winning team and individual. • Any questions or concerns at any time can be directed to Erin, Jen, Meagan or BethAnne.
Next Steps • Register for the Challenge – deadline to register for the challenge is Wed 1/16. • Form your team and choose a team name and captain. • Get your initial weigh in and measurements. • Start earning points and motivating each other. • GET fit…. STAY fit…. BE fit in 2013!