The Cold Challenge

How many of us when asked to do something that we were a little afraid of would not do it if that other person promised to pay you 1 million dollars? How many of us have allowed our fears get in the way of us achieving certain things in life that could have gotten us to another level in some way? How many of us have allowed other peoples fears dictate to us how we feel about something or someone?

Well this weeks challenge dealt with just that. I know it may seem simple at first but when you think about it, it wasn't as simple for some as it seemed in the end. When I met with the Challengers Saturday I told them that they were going to walk around Silver Lake, on the lake. I walk I wanted was 1.5miles around. Simple? Of course but now add in frozen water and in some parts after about 12 inches of ice 30 feet of water. It got more difficult for some. While I was talking I even saw some of their demeanor's changed from this should be fun to, heck no I can't do that.

Here was the spin though... Everyone had to do it together and everyone had to finish together. If someone fell they were to be helped up. If someone lagged they were to be helped along. In the end everyone finished and everyone enjoyed it.

What type of athlete are you?

I was speaking to another trainer the other day and we were discussing sports and defining what an athlete is. He stated to me that there are really two types of athletes. Those that are just in it for the fun and don't really care about the win and then those that do care about the win and don't see fun in coming in second. One is a recreational athlete and the other is serious athlete.

Websters define an athlete as a person trained to compete in sports. If we really look at the finer details of that statement the question that come to my mind is, Are you considered an athlete if you compete in a sport and have done minimal training for the event? This is where the separation occurs between the recreational athlete and the serious athlete.

The serious athlete is one that takes his sport serious and trains to be the best at it. They, if necessary gets a coach or reads a book, will dedicate much time to perfecting his sport and they do not settle for second best in any way. If they really masters their sport, at whatever age they are at, than have the potential to become an elite athlete. Whereas the recreational athlete just does that sport for the fun of it and really has no desire to get better in it. If this person becomes a little more serious about their sport(s) then they have the potential of becoming a serious athlete.

What is the difference between a serious athlete and one who is not? The answer is simple determination, drive, and discipline. The three D'S. What type of athlete are you?

Saturdays workout what a blast

Working out, while doing it, should not be fun but afterwards it benefits make you forget about the pain that you went thru. If you are having fun exercising then... you are really not exercising. The purpose of exercise is to get your body back in better condition than it was in or to maintain a high level of fitness. But anyway you look at it, it should hurt. For the next 26 weeks these challengers are going to go thru a lot but in the end it will pay off. Ask anyone that has been thru the program... they will tell you... they hates it but now, no medication, they can wear a bathing suit on the beach and not look like a beached whale, no more big and tall cloths, no more sleep apnea, better self esteem, marriages saved, able to do much more than they thought they could ever do... I could go on. There is no bad benefit to working out and working hard at it. now take their example and just do it!

anotner week at WLC

So here are the results in week three for the weigh-in: This is in order...

1) Dawn S on 1/9/10 weighed 299.0 on 1/30/10 she weighed 279 weight loss 20lbs(6.69%)
2) James B on 1/9/10 weighed 389.2 on 1/30/10 he weighed 364.8 weight loss 24.4lbs(6.27%)
3)Cindi Z on 1/9/10 weighed 230.6 on 1/30/10 she weighed 217.3 weight loss 13.4lbs(5.81%)
4) Rick A on 1/9/10 weighed 340.6 on 1/30/10 he weighed 321.2 weight loss 19.4lbs(5.70%)
5) Barb J on 1/9/10 weighed 231.4 on 1/30/10 she weighed 220.2 weight loss 11.2lbs(4.84%)
6) Bill W on 1/9/10 weighed 256.8 0n 1/30/10 he weighed 245.0 weighed loss 11.8lbs(4.60%)
7) Jayne S on 1/9/10 weighed 211.4 on 1.30/10 she weighed 201.8 weight loss 9.6lbs(4.54%)
8) Sue I on 1/9/10 weighed 246.8 on 1/30/10 she weighed 235.8 weight loss 11lbs(4.46%)
9) Vicki D on 1/9/10 weighed 208.0 on 1/30/10 she weighed 199.8 weight loss 8.6lbs(4.13%)
10) Ann S on 1/9/10 weighed 205.4 on 1/30/10 she weighed 197.0 weight loss 8.4lbs(4.09%)
11) Donna H on 1/9/10 weighed 197.4 on 1/30/10 she weighed 189.8 weight loss 7.6lbs(3.85%)
12) Lynn D on 1/9/10 weighed 249.2 on 1/30/10 she weighed 241 weight loss 8.2lbs(3.29%)
13) Amy R on 1/9/10 weighed 211.6 on 1/30/10 she weighed 205.4 weight loss 6.2lbs(2.39%)
14) Christy D on 1/9/10 weighed 196.8 on 1/30/10 she weighed 190.8 weight loss 5.2lbs(2.65%)
15) Gina S on 1/16/10 weighed 244.8 on 1/30/10 she weighed 239.4 weight loss 5.4lbs(2.21%)
16) Kay H on 1/9/10 weighed 256.8 on 1/30/10 she weighed 252.4 weight loss 4.4lbs(1.71%)
17)Michelle M on 1/9/10 weighed 238.2 on 1/30/10 she weighed 234.8 weight loss 3.4lbs(1.43%)

The rankings are done by percentage not weight. They are all doing well. This years weight loss challenge is about lifestyle changes more so than weight loss. The problem with people in America today is not the food we eat but when we eat, why we eat, and what we do before and after we eat. Think about it...

Midwest Regional Track and Field Championship

Well today I ran in the Midwestern Regional Championships. I ran the 60 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters and won all three events. This whole year I have been preparing for this meet and a fdew others. Over the next few months I will be in championship events concluding with the Masters Championships in Boston whre I have never won but the best I have done in 3rd in the 60 meters.

Weight loss communication

Kathy is seen here talking to a weight loss challenger. She was a past challenger and she, herself, lost 100 pounds during her time in the challenge. This year she is a trainer for them. Good job Kathy.

Weight Loss Step Class

Well, They had their first step class and they did well. Their workout consisted of 15 minutes of step, then 15 minutes of weights, then 15 minutes of step, then 15 minutes of weights. Thanks Vickie for leading the class. Tonight is their last chance workout before tomorrows weigh-in. IT WILL BE A BIG ONE. IF NOT TONIGHT... DEFINITLY TOMORROW. Stay tuned...