Biggest Loser update

Hey All
So the Biggest Losers are still in full swing. They had their first weigh ins last week and they all lost, ranging from 4lbs to 11 lbs in the first month, so well done ladies. We did our grocery store trip with our registered dietitian Darci Norton and like always I learn something new every time. Next Monday will be our first experience doing the cooking class other than me and Darci running it. We have asked Sarah Atcheson-Achter, who RHN (registered holistic nutritionist) and her business is Beyond Body Holistic Nutrition www.BeyondBody.info She is going to be teaching us a holistic Sushi making class. So I am really looking forward to it and am excited to take my sushi skills to the next level. I will let you all know how it goes.
As for my training I was down another 2lbs then I had some Halloween candy to treat myself so I went back up. No fret, I have been doing some additional workouts to make up for it and am back on track. I have unfortunately found out that the weekend of the SABBA Novice Bodybuilding show that I wanted to compete in, is the same day as a mandatory course that I need to take for massage therapy. So I'm pretty bummed and also have something going on the weekend of the INBF Canada show Calgary, so the 2 shows that I have been planning for all year have been put to a halt. So my goals are still the same as before I will train and diet like I am dieting for a show and when the time comes when there is a show that will fit my schedule I shouldn't be too far away from peak weight. So this month with the Biggest Losers I do challenge them to a little friendly competition so I give a free session to all those in the group that lose more weight than I do in that month. So look out girls, I love a little friendly competition!!!

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Turkey day everybody!

So I am thankful for a lot of things recently, the October issue of Adrenaline magazine is out and its awesome I am very pleased with it!!! Thanks to Julie, Ashley and Jay for their great work! So be sure to pick up a copy from lots of places in the city, even SETS Fitness Center. Here is the link to see if online! http://adrenalinereginasports.com/ Just scroll down to the bottom and click on this months issue, its blue with a kite boarder on it!
I also had an excellent weekend in Saskatoon this weekend, my friend got married and went to my farm for Thanksgiving and got to do some visiting. So big weekend to been more vigilant with the diet. My Rider game snacks consisted of veggies dipped in no fat tzatziki and crispy minis. I did snack on some ruffles chips and dip, I have to admit but did a lot of yard work the next day and danced up a storm at the reception that night!
So tonight is left over night so key to watching those extra calories stack up. try and stay away from the snacks before dinner. Sometimes you may think theyre fine but those cals add up really quickly. Veggies are a good start because theyre loaded with fiber and will make you fuller faster. Try and concentrate on every bite and enjoy it. Over eating is common especially if you are wolfing down all the turkey. Try and serve yourself all veggies and salad first then get your mashed potatoes and dressing, there wont be as much room and you wont consume as many of the higher calorie items. Also it is thanksgiving, you can have a piece of pie....... its ok or have my favorite, pumpkin spice dip!!!! mmmm........mmmmm.........mmm
So try these tips and dont stress we try and eat as good as we can for so long but remember to treat yourself! If you restrict yourself too much from what you enjoy you will end up cheating on your dieting and feeling guilty afterwards!

Biggest Losers first weigh in tomorrow so Im looking forward to that and seeing their results! My weight has dropped another 1lb and I ave this week off of school so im really gonna focus on my workouts this week, Im looking fwd to it!
So until next time go look at the magazine, dont stress about your extra thanksgiving cals, and here is the recipe for pumpkin spice dip.....enjoy!

Pumpkin Spice Dip

1 pkg (8 ounces) fat free cream cheese

½ cup canned pumpkin

½ cup Splenda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon maple flavoring

½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 carton (8 ounces) fat free whip topping (I used 1 dream whip pkg with skim milk)

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, pumpkin, and splenda, mix well. Beat in

the cinnamon, vanilla, maple flavoring, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg. Fold in whipped

topping. Refrigerate until serving