September 23rd, 2010 
Denise Let the game begin!!
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
