MARCH V O L U M E I X 2014

Well, we have had our third weigh in and have some encouraging results. It was fun to get to talk with you guys as you came by to weigh in and report your mileage. Some have really lost a lot of weight and some have lost a little weight. There are some who haven’t lost any weight but who are turning in good mileage. I want to reemphasize that this program is not just about weight loss but about making good decisions in relation to your health by choosing to eat higher quality foods and exercising.

I imagine most of you are just feeling better than you did 2 months ago. Well you have 4 more months to continue to improve during this competition and a lifetime after that. My hope for each of you is that you improve your quality of life as a result of this fun competition. I believe being involved in a program like this adds accountability and fun through competition. It is a joy hearing about your adventures on your health journey.

Please read the below excerpts from The CrossFit Journal Training Guide concerning excess processed carbohydrates in your diet.

There’s an increasing awareness that excess carbohydrates play a dominant role in chronic diseases like obesity, coronary heart disease, many cancers, and diabetes. This understanding comes directly from current medical research. Amazingly, the near universal perception that dietary fat is the major culprit in obesity has no scientific foundation.

The mechanism by which excess carbohydrate causes disease state is known as “hyperinsulinemia”. Hyperinsulinemia is the chronic and acute elevation of insulin as a result of habitual consumption of excess carbohydrate.

Though frightening, the diseases brought about through hyperinsulinemia can easily be avoided by minimizing carbohydrate

consumption – specifically carbohydrate that gives substantial rise to blood sugar and consequently insulin levels.

Avoid high glycemic foods and you’ll avoid many, if not most, of the ills associated with diet.

High glycemic foods, or “bad foods”, are typically starchy, sweet, or processed foods like bread, pasta, rice, potato, grains, and desserts.

A simple thought from the CrossFit Journal – Eat meat, vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar.

Avoid processed food!

Congratulations Jeremy Stiff - Month 2 Winner!

BONUS CHALLENGE 1

This month’s bonus challenge was completing the entire Point Mallard Walking Trail. This is a 5.5 mile journey along the banks of the Tennessee River. I am proud of everyone who completed this. I hope you enjoyed yourself and your family and friends!

BY THE NUMBERS - WEIGH IN #2

Total who have reached Weight

Loss Benchmarks (10

Contestants!!!)

5% - 3

10% - 6

15% - 1

You can get 5% with a good

month! It will work if you are consistent!

BY THE NUMBERS

BONUS CHALLENGE

Bonus Challenge #3The weather is warming up and so are the bonus challenges. Your bonus challenge this month is to log over 70 miles. That is an average of 2 miles per day from March 20 to April 23. So when you come to the next weigh in be ready to give me a big number! Remember these

miles are not miles you would get during a normal work day!

Special Bonus Challenge – Sipsey River Wilderness Trail Challenge as a group!!When: 7:30 AM, May 17 (probably take about 3 to 3.5 hours)Where : Sipsey Picnic Area on Lawrence County Rd #6 off of AL Hwy 33 south of Mouton.What to do: Contact Jeff Marksberry, if you are interested, for more details.

Are you preparing for the 5K challenge? If you beat Chris Howard and win the race you get $500.00Are you preparing for the strength challenge? If you beat me and win the strength competition you get $500.00 (One winner per competition.)

New competition! Jeff Marksberry has offered $250.00 to anyone who can beat him in mileage during the Biggest Loser Mileage Competition and win the overall mileage competition!

Congratulations to Perry and Bridgette Powers for completing the Mardi Gras 5K on Saturday, March 1 in Decatur!

For those so inclined, the Decatur Jaycees Wet Dog Triathlon is set for Saturday, July 19th. This race involves swimming, bicycling and running. You can enter as a team if you would like and have a different person do each part of the race. Below is the link to register for the race.

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2125056

Gentle Encouragement Corner

STANDINGS OVERALLBIGGEST LOSER RANKINGS (EMP.)

1. PERRY POWERS 20.69%

2. JEREMY STIFF 14.01%

3. MIKE COOK 13.94%

4. WILL MCCLUNG 11.07%

5. BRIDGETTE POWERS 10.86%

6. GEORGE BODENMANN 10.67%

7. CODY GIBSON 5.54%

8. ERNIE CARPENTER 4.48%

9. ALLEN HUTTO 4.42%

MILEAGE (EMP.)

1. JOSHUA MITCHELL 403

2. KEITH TURNER 330

3. MIKE COOK 262.5

4. JEREMY STIFF 247

5. ALLEN HUTTO 214

6. JEFF MARKSBERRY 211.6

7. DAVID PROCTOR 210

8. PERRY POWERS 206.7

9. WAYNE DOBBINS 206

10. BRIDGETTE POWERS 194.7

TOP 5 FAMILY MEMBERS1. ANGIE STIFF 3.52%

2. JOHNNY TOWE 2.73%

3. SABIN CARPENTER 2.14%

4. KEISHA PROCTOR 1.96%

5. TERESA CARPENTER 1.74%

BIGGEST LOSER RANKINGS (EMP.)

1. PERRY POWERS 9.56%

2. JEREMY STIFF 5.94%

3. MIKE COOK 5.5%

4. BRIDGETTE POWERS 4.35%

5. WILL MCCLUNG 3.78%

6. GEORGE BODENMANN 3.75%

7. DAVID PROCTOR 3.31%

8. MIKE MCLAMB 2.24%

9. ERNIE CARPENTER 1.66%

10. MIKE STAUDT 1.63%

MILEAGE (EMP.)

1. KEITH TURNER 226

2. JOSHUA MITCHELL 189

3. WAYNE DOBBINS 138

4. DAVID PROCTOR 135

5. MIKE COOK 132

6. JEFF MARKSBERRY 109.3

7. PERRY POWERS 109

8. JEREMY STIFF 105

9. BRIDGETTE POWERS 103

10. WILL MCCLUNG 89

TOP 5 FAMILY MEMBERS1. ANGIE STIFF 10.0%

2. SONNY TAYLOR 7.38%

3. TERESA CARPENTER 5.65%

4. TAMMY BURNS 3.9%

5. SABIN CARPENTER 3.51%

STANDINGS MONTHLY

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Ingredients2 tbsp olive oil2 chicken breasts, diced1 bell pepper, sliced into thin strips1 onion, halved and then cut into strips1 head broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces4 cloves of garlic or 1 shallot, diced1 tbsp smoked paprika*1 tbsp red curry powder*2 tsp turmeric**these are subjective to taste

Instructions* In cast iron pan or heavy skillet, heat oil until shimmery*Add chicken and brown evenly*Add veggies*Brown veggies and continue cooking chicken. *Add garlic or shallot when slightly browned so they don’t burn*When chicken and veggies are fully cooked and browned, add another tablespoon of olive oil and spices*Combine well so spices evenly coat chicken and vegetables*Serve hot*Enjoy!

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