Hump Day

We're at the midway point and man the chicks are looking HOT!!!  There are definitely benefits to a little healthy competition (with two things to lose~fat and "dough" ;P )

Here's the standings

Look out!

Nichole is going on a weight loss rampage (against medical advice).  I had another appointment with the Doc (I guess now I have a preferred ob-gyn) and the last piece of advice he had to say is "You shouldn't be losing weight too quickly.  Maybe five pounds a month"  Well, Nichole is fired up and that ain't gunna cut the mustard.  

I started a new blog (I know, I have a problem) tracking my results so come on over and watch me shrink.  I didn't want to take up all the Chicks space with my stuff.

Look out Megan!  Nichole is coming...sprinting from last place to first in 6 weeks.  You're going down!!!!!!!!!!!! :P

10 Great Reasons to Stay Active

taken from NBC The Biggest Loser book

1. People who exercise live longer, on average, than people who don't.
2. Active people have a lower risk of dying from heart disease and stroke, and they're less likely to get high blood pressure.
3. The more active you are, the lower your risk of colon cancer.
4. The less active you are, the higher your risk of getting type 2 diabetes.  If you already have type 2 diabetes, exercise can lower your blood sugar levels.
5. For people with arthritis, moderate exercise helps reduce joint swelling and pain and improves mobility.
6. Strength-building exercise helps counter bone loss (osteoporosis).
7. Exercise makes you "functionally fit," meaning that it's easier for you to carry groceries, do chores, and independently perform many other activities of daily life.
8. Because of the calming effect of exercise, active people are less depressed, and depressed people often feel better after they start exercising.
9. Exercise can save you money.  If you can prevent serious-and costly-medical conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis, you will have more money for your other needs.
10. Exercise can be fun! Many of the activities you did for play as a child count as exercise.  Dancing fast, walking your dog, bicycling, and gardening all strengthen your heart and lungs.