Shandel Livada, with a 3.62% weight loss!!

Woo-Hoo!!!

1.96% Heather Yates
1.86% Lea Baker
1.65% Kim Brown
1.56% Kristen Orris
1.54% Beth Fracasso
1.38% Amanda Soplinski
1.36% Emilee Brown
1.14% Tracy Thomas
1.09% Jeanne Baker
1.00% Roberta Burnett
.94% Jim Greco
.86% Heidi Polocnik
.82% Tracy Milioto
.35% Kevin Neverly
.34% Enzo Fracasso

No Gain/Loss: Justine Epifano, Nick Frankovitch, Jeanne Duvall

Did Not Weigh In: Billie Joy Budner, Tammi Cunningham, John Greco, Kathy Griffith

Did Not Weigh In Last Week (so we can’t compare last week to This week): Larry Baker and Sharon Coleman

Where You Stand To Date:

6.25% Shandel L.
4.54% Lea B.
3.84% Nick F.
3.83% Kristen O.
3.65% Heidi P.
3.47% Heather Y.
3.43% Roberta B.
3.22% Jeanne B.
2.89% Larry B.
2.80% Tracy T.
2.45% Amanda S.
2.05% Beth F.
1.87% Jim G.
1.76% Kevin N.
1.65% Kim B.
1.42% Sharon C.
1.36% Emilee B.
.82% Tracy M.
.44% Jeannette D.
.34% Enzo F.
No gain/loss: Daniele A. and Justine E.

(If you did not weigh in this week, we were unable to include you in this list)

It’s Only Week Two — Don’t Lose Interest!!! Be sure to set goals, write everything down and Count Those Calories!!!! Three hours a day at the gym will be All for Nothing IF you are eating TOO MANY CALORIES!!!

In just one week, a total of 67 pounds was lost. That’s a great start!!!!

Here are the results:

3.84% Nick Frankovitch – Awseome job, Nick!
2.80% Heidi Potocnik – Our top woman! Wonderful!

2.72% Lea Baker
2.71% Shandel Livada
2.45% Roberta Burnett
2.29% Kristen Orris
2.15% Jeanne Baker
2.13% Daniele Akers
1.68% Tracy Thomas
1.54% Heather Yates
1.41% Kevin Neverly
1.13% Judy Jenkins
1.09% Amanda Soplinski
1.06% Billie Joy Budner
.93% Jim Greco
.51% Beth Fracasso
.44% Jeanette Duvall

Not losing BUT NOT GAINING:
Emily Brown
Kim Brown
Enzo Fracasso
Justine Epifano
Tracy Miller

Did Not Weigh In(***):
Larry Baker
Tammi Cunningham
John Greco
Kathy Griffith
Sharon Coleman

*** If you DID weigh in, the results did not get written in my note book and I apologize for the omission. Drop me a note at the gym or email me so I can update my records.

For starters, how do you feel?

Do you feel good?
Do you feel like you did ‘all that you could have’ this past week?
Are you thinking about any ‘cheating’ you did throughout the week?
How does it feel to see your name on our list? Is it Motivating? Uplifting? Depressing?

Remember, it is ONLY THE FIRST WEEK!! We have a lo-o-o-o-o-o-o-ng way to go and One Weigh-In does NOT make-or-break the contest. (It’s kinda like being a Browns/Indians fan!)
Small steps.

Now, the more important questions:

What kind of goals did you reach this week?
Did you increase your speed on the elliptical or treadmill?
Did you increase your reps or weights on one of the machines?
Did you try a new machine you have never tried before?
Did you explore the internet for helpful websites re: caloric counting or recipe ideas?
Did you ask for help or advice from someone about getting fit?

Always try to look for the POSITIVES!! This will be crucial, especially when there comes the time(s) when you DO GAIN WEIGHT. I will say this time and time again: “Life Happens.” You are NOT on ‘the Ranch’ like the contestants of the television show. So please don’t expect big weight losses like you see every week on TV. You have job(s) to do. You have kids to attend to. You have spouses to attend to. (Well, I should say, “spouse” but I guess you could be on that polygamy show!) So BE REALISTIC with your expectations.

I am proud of ALL of you. You took the initiative to join the gym, join the contest and to Try Your Best. You ALL are Winners already in my eyes!!

Sincerely,

Michael Moran
Quick Fit

(and I want honest answers!!)

Why did you join the Biggest Loser Contest?

AND

Why did you purchase a membership at the gym in the first place?

Is it to…
- lose weight?
- gain muscle?
- relieve stress?
- look good for the holidays/reunion/etc.?
- make new friends?
- get out of the house?

(All of the Above??!)

There is no wrong answer. But I want you to be fully aware of WHY you are going to the gym because it might make the difference as to whether or not you obtain the goal(s) you are trying to reach.

If you have ever watched the Biggest Loser television program, you have seen how many of the contestants want to lose weight so they can live long enough to see their children grow up. This may sound extreme but it goes to show you that Strong, Important Priorities call for Desperate Measures.

Where does losing weight/getting healthy fall in YOUR list of priorities? Is it more important that those beers over the weekend or those nachos during the Steelers game? Is going to the gym more important than sleeping in for 30 more minutes or staying at home and watching Dancing with the Stars? (Don’t forget, we have televisions at the gym!!)

Think of those popular WWJD bands that some people wear. This little reminder worn on your wrist is supposed to make you stop and ask, “What would Jesus do?” before taking action. What kind of similar reminder would work for you in reaching your goal and NOT eating that candy bar or hitting the snooze button? A rubber band around your wrist? A picture of LL Cool J’s abs or Victoria’s Secret model Marissa Miller’s legs placed on your refrigerator? Or maybe have your spouse and/or child ask you each day, “How was the gym today? How many miles did you walk/run?”

So Here’s Your Homework for Today: Find that SOMETHING that will help you remember your priorities.
We want you to find that little ‘push’ so you can lose that weight, gain more muscle, relieve your stress, look good for the holidays or for your reunion, make new friends or simply to get out of the house!

Reminder: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 29th, is our first voluntary weigh-in. I certainly hope you will come in and get weighed. There’s no shame in finding out you gained weight. (You won’t be the first nor the last. After all — Life Happens!!) If anything, gaining weight might be just the thing you need to do some priority-rearranging!!

Good Luck!!!
Michael Moran

Welcome Contestants!

Whether you are a veteran of the Quick Fit gym or a newcomer, congratulations on taking the first step in getting in shape.  The first step is often the most difficult and you made it!  And now – the fun begins.

There are 27 contestants (5 men and 22 women) in our fall session of the Biggest Loser.   Some of you have set some pretty big goals while others are just taking one day at a time.  Whatever your plan, please know that we are here to help you on your road to getting fit.  Yes, weight loss is a big part of that, but I want to encourage you to look at this contest as a chance to make a life-style change.  It’s also about positive thinking, eating right and losing inches.

The first thing I encourage you to do is get a small note book or some sort of log book.  It is very hard to make progress when you don’t know where you started.  Write down EVERYTHING! Repetitions, weight lifted, minutes on a machine, level(s) at which you ran/walked, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY – WHAT YOU EAT!!  All the time in the gym will be for nothing if you go home and stuff yourself with the wrong foods or the wrong amounts of foods.  There are hundreds of websites that can help you track your caloric intake (not to mention proteins, fats, carbs and fibers).  Livestrong.com is one that Denise and I have used with ease.  And it’s free!  You’re only as good as the fuel you are putting in your tank so find your  own method of keeping track and Go!

The second thing is Don’t Get Discouraged.  Sure, that is easier said than done.  But it’s all about baby steps.  Nobody is going to lose 10 or 15 pounds in a week like they do on the show, The Biggest Loser.  After all, “Life Happens.”  Look for small successes.  Your pants feeling loser.  Your spouse mentions how good you look.  You can climb a set of stairs a little easier than before.  THOSE successes are going to help motivate you to Keep Trying.  This also goes back to writing things down.  If you do 5 pushups on Monday and the next week, you are able to do 8, That’s Wonderful!!!  Measure your waist, neck, arms and thighs…and see what progress you can make.

And Finally, Ask For Help!  Find a training partner, ask a Quick Fit employee or find some websites or books that can help you get the most out of your workout.  None of us wants to see you get discouraged or worse – hurt – so don’t be afraid to ask for assistance.  True, this is a contest…but only by name.  We are all in this together in becoming fit, happy people.  With that in mind, ALL of you are ALREADY WINNERS!!

Good Luck!!!

Michael Moran

Quick Fit

304-723-6111

quickfit1@yahoo.com

www.quickfitgym.com

Start your child’s summer the right way with Quick Fit’s KID-FIT Classes. Registration starts June 1, and classes will begin June 7. Click on the flyers above for more information!

Date: Saturday, July 3^rd, 2010

Place: Millsop Community Center

Sr. Citizen Center Parking lot (weather permitting)

NOTE: Moved Inside if weather does not permit.

Weirton, WV 26062

Weigh-ins: 5:00 to 6:00 PM – Early Weigh In – Friday, July 2^nd

9:30am to11:00am – Saturday, July 3^rd, 2010

Location: Millsop Community Center.

Lifting begins: Saturday, July 3^rd, 2010 at 11:30am

Divisions: Junior/Teen 13-15, 16-17, 18-19, 20-23

Sub-master 35-39

Master 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-over

Open 24-34 or any age group

Law Enforcement/Professional Firefighters

Weight Classes: Men: 114,123,132,148,165,181,198,220,242, 275,308,SHW

Women: 97,105,114,123,132,148,165,181,198,198+

Awards: Awards will be given to first through third place in each weight class and division.

Meet Director: Nick Busick – C/O Big Bully Nutrition – 117 South Hollywood Blvd #145 – Steubenville, Ohio 43952

Entry Fee: $25.00 per lifter. If entering more than one division add an additional $15.00 per division.

Late Entry: $30.00 per lifter. $20.00 per additional division.

Download the complete registration form.

The LAST weigh-in is THIS SUNDAY, April 25th OR MONDAY, April 26th. Please don’t forget to come in to be weighed.

Before I give you the results for the past two weeks, I feel I owe you an apology in regards to the weekly prizes.  We had hoped to have a variety of prizes to hand out throughout our competition but that, unfortunately, fell through the cracks.  To make matters worse, we have run into several problems with the printing of our t-shirts.  We really should have had more of them printed Before the contest started but, alas, we didn’t and now some of you are forced to wait.  Thank you for your patience and I promise we will get your shirts to you the minute they are done and arrive at the gym.

That being said…

WEEK #10:

Congratulations to John Thomas, with a 3.82% weight loss!!

Our other "losers" were:

2.8%     Mark Thomas

1.95%   Larry Baker

1.60%   Daniele Akers

1.40%   Enzo Fraccasso

.99%    Lea Baker

.71%    Crissy Fierro

.53%    Steve Smith

.48%    Jenn Luevano

.38%    Nick Frankovitch

.28%    Pam Drennan

So at this point, the OVERALL LEADERS looked like this:

16.20%     Mark Thomas (back on top!)

15.20%     Daniele Akers

13.40%     John Thomas

11.20%     Larry Baker

11.11%     Lea Baker

10.96%     Crissy Fierro

9.93%       Enzo Fraccasso

8.62%       Joe Sutton

8.54%       Pam Drennan

5.97%       Kristen Orris

3.72%       Jenn Luevano

3.35%       Nick Frankovitch

2.65%       Steve Smith

.54%         Judy Jenkins

WEEK #11 (this past week):

Winning his FIRST week, with a loss of 1.92%, NICK FRANKOVITCH!!!

Slowly but surely, Nick has chipped away the weight and it appears his persistence has paid off. 

1.92%   Nick Frankovitch

1.76%   John Thomas

1.75%    Mark Thomas

1.58%    Kristen Orris

1.42%    Pam Drennan

1.33%    Larry Baker

1.18%    Joe Sutton

1.09%    Daniele Akers

1.07%    Enzo Fraccasso

1.00%    Lea Baker

Going into our last week, the OVERALL LEADER BOARD is as follows:

17.62%     Mark Thomas

16.12%     Daniele Akers

14.94%     John Thomas

12.38%     Larry Baker

12.00%     Lea Baker  (father and daughter, neck-and-neck!!)

10.89%     Enzo Fraccasso

9.84%       Pam Drennan

9.70%       Joe Sutton

7.46%       Kristen Orris

5.205        Nick Frankovitch

It’s at this point of the game that you can imagine Bob or Jillian scream: "Last Chance Work Out!!" on the Biggest Loser television program. 

Who will take home the $200 first-place prize?

Will one of our 17 "ghost contestants" appear out of nowhere and whisk away the title of Biggest Loser? 

The winner will be announced Tuesday!

Regardless of the outcome, please remember, in this game you are all winners. Hopefully, you have learned some do’s and don’t in weight-loss and have discovered some personal revelations in exercise and motivation.

What worked for you?  What didn’t? 

Did your eating habits change? 

Did you become a fan of a particular machine or work-out routine? 

Did you find yourself dreading even the sight of a treadmill?  Or the gym!?!

Did you ever become frustrated with the lack of results and How did you press on?

Was your spouse and/or friends and family supportive?

I hope this been an enjoyable, life-changing adventure for all of you.

Who knows?  Maybe we’ll begin Another contest this summer!

Good Luck and SEE YOU SUNDAY/MONDAY!!

Michael

PS: Thank you for all the support and prayers while I was in Honduras.  It was a wonderful, (HOT!), eye-opening experience.