I hope everyone that chose to sign up for a goal to be made by January 30th, are close to making it! Keep working hard!  Thank you to those who came to my city council speech and supported me! I hope you left leaving with some new valuable info! Here is a idea for your vegetables that my family really enjoys:
You can use brocolli( cut up into florets) or asparagus> Place on a cookie sheet with non stick spray. Drizzle olive oil or Safflour oil all over the top and crack sea salt on top> Stick in the oven on Broil until crisp, but not to crisp! It is so yummy! You can also squeeze a little lemon juice on top when it gets out and a small sprinkle of some fresh parmesian cheese! I am going to be opening a new slot for a group of 3. If you or someone you know may be interested! Thanks

FOOD THOUGHT OF THE DAY...DON'T GIVE UP WHAT YOU WANT MOST, FOR WHAT YOU WANT NOW!!
It's so true! You may want it now.. but  remind yourself of the big picture and find something to do to take your mind offf that craving!  Those of you that were up for the challenge, keep working on your January goal!
  I have been asked by the City council to do a talk about fitness and changing your metabolism if any of you would like to come. It will be held on Thursday night at 7pm in thecommunity enrichment room!

Things have finally calmed down since Christmas. Felt like a whirlwind! Our point system is now finished. I have to say almost everyone did really well on that. Everyone lost weight or maintained( I think only 3 did not) their weight! This was exciting in December!tThank you for all the nice Christmas bonuses and  gifts I received!! Now we are on to the New Year! 2012 here we come! Set your sights on your goals, and make this the year that you make them a reality! I feel like 2011 was a great year, but I have to tell you I think 2012 is going to be even better! I have a envelope I have prepared for each of you. Its your choice rather or not you want to take it or not. In that envelope I have prepared a goal for the month of January. It could be weight loss, timed miles, it could be something you have to do every time you train that may be really hard, it could be anything fitness related. If you choose to take this envelope, then you are choosing to take on the goal before you even open it. Your envelope will be posted on the wall, and at the end of the month it will reveal rather or not you made your goal. Yes, everyone can see it! Its your choice! The goals will be hard!! They will be attainable if you work hard! They will be handed out this week per request! Please remember our gym rules this year..If you are sick, cough, runny nose,sore throat, less than 3 days since you have thrown up or had flu symptoms..DO NOT COME! I reserve the right to send you home and make you miss 2 extra training sessions! Those of you that are forgetting towels, please bring them! I am wishing you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR, and I hope this year all your dreams and goals come true! THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT PART OF MY LIFE!

Quite a few people down at least 5 pounds since challenge started and not 1 person up yet! This is great for the month of December! Way to go!  Points this week are:
Brent-250
Sybil- 190
Melody 190
Mandy-185
Corinne-180
Jan-170
Nicki-120
Colette-100
Mike-90
Ruth-60
Teri-40
Everyone else..0

Two words you should never say...I CAN'T!!!!!

WEEK 2 OF CHALLENGE:
SYBIL- 255 PTS
BRENT-250
MELODY-250
TERI-210
CORINNE-190
MANDY-165
STEPH- 160
JAN- 150
RUTH- 130
COLETTE- 110
MIKE- 110
KRISTEN- 70
MARIANNE- 0
SHARON- 0

CONGRATULATIONS TO RUTH WHO JUST GOT ENGAGED ON THANKSGIVING DAY! SHE WILL BE PLANNING A WEDDING IN MAY!

YOU HAVE TO TRY THESE:
GET SOME BIG STRAWBERRIES AND DIP THEM IN GREEK YOGURT AND THEN FREEZE. MAKES A GREAT LITTLE SNACK!

WEEK 1 OF CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE:
SYBIL-150
STEPH-140
COLETTE-110
CORINNE-110
MELODY-100
RUTH-100
TERI-100
MIKE-90
MANDY-40
NICKI-50
KRISTEN-0
JAN-0
BRENT-0
SHARON-0
MARIANNE-0