CHECK-IN

Here is what you have told us:

What you have learned:  How to get out of a hole while snowshoeing; Lose-it.com; how to lose 1 or 2 lbs a week;  exercise is good for the brain and will decrease dementia; journaling foods really helps with awareness,  keeping on track and seeing places to make small changes;  setting goals that are manageable; different ways to exercise and why it's good to change things up; how to snowshoe; setting small goals to meet a large goal;  more than just physical activity involved in a healthy lifestyle;  the big three (plank, push-ups and lunges); how to make reaching your goals easier

How many are on track to reach your 12 week goals:
Nutrition:             50% YES     7% NO      43% SOMEWHAT
Physical Activity:  35% YES       0 NO       36% SOMEWHAT
Personal Growth:  28% YES    14% NO    57% SOMEWHAT

33 lbs have been lost by the 57% who are trying to lose weight.

71% of you have changed your exercise routine with the majority exercising 3-5times a week.

78% have changed nutritional behaviors.

71% are keeping a food journal with a pretty even spread between where you are keeping that log.

50% of you feel better about yourself.

And 78% of you expected what you are getting from the program.

You would like more information on:  How to keep mentally happy during the dark days of winter; have a weigh in for those that want it;  nutrition;  how to stay motivated;  specific information of how much water a person needs;  info on vitamin/dietary supplements recommended; portion sizes; a syllabus up front so you know what is coming up; some activities closer in town;  getting rid of belly fat; good carbs?;  good protein?; personal consultation with "that exercise guy";  hear from Dr. Naylor again;  and Marnie as your BFF.

Kari Natwick, SEARHC Dietician,  will be doing a food demo & answering your nutrition questions this week in the kitchen class room.