Intuitive Eating - Respect Your Body

Respect Your Body

Accept your genetic blueprint. Just as a person with a shoe size of eight would not expect to realistically squeeze into a size six, it is equally as futile (and uncomfortable) to have the same expectation with body size. But mostly, respect your body, so you can feel better about who you are. It's hard to reject the diet mentality if you are unrealistic and overly critical about your body shape.

Hunger & Fullness Scale

One way to get back in touch with your body and to live a healthier life is to pay attention and be mindful when you are eating. Start by paying attention to your hunger and fullness. Use the scale below to help you get more in tune with your eating habits and develop a healthier relationship with food.

Understanding Body Composition

During the pre-assessments you should have had your body composition measured. It is important to understand what the information means so you can evaluate your improvement throughout the contest. A copy of this sheet is available on page 12 of your participant packet. If you have further questions about understanding your body composition talk to us at the weekly weigh-in or send us an email.

2019 Way to a Better Life Contest KICK OFF TONIGHT!

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!! The beginning of the 2019 Way to a Better Life Contest!

The kickoff will be held at the Gene Fullmer Recreation Center (8015 S. 2200 W.) from 5:30pm-7:30pm. You can come by anytime during the kickoff to complete your pre-assessment testing and pick up all the contest materials.

What to expect: 
*Anticipate the pre-assessments to take about 30-45 min. to complete.
When you arrive at Gene Fullmer you will go through six stations:
1- Check-in / Registration - Pick up contest packet
2- Weight - Weigh in for the your official starting weight
3- Body Composition - Body Fat percentage measured
4- Waist Circumference Measurement
5- Before Photo
6- Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Testing - *This station will most likely take the longest so please be patient. 

2019 Way To a Better Life Kickoff TOMORROW!

The 2019 Way to a Better Life Contest kickoff 
is TOMORROW evening. 
It is not too late to sign up. 
Fill out the paper form and bring it to the kickoff tomorrow evening.

Kickoff: 5:30pm-7:30pm at Gene Fullmer Recreation

Center.

Online Registration is Closed...But, It's Not Too LATE!

Fill out the paper form and bring it to the kickoff on Tuesday evening along with your payment!

Last Day to REGISTER!

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2019 Way to a Better Life Contest - Online Registration Closes Sunday at Midnight!

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Way to a Better Life Contest! Join Today!!

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Join Today! 2019 Way to a Better Life Contest

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Healthier Holiday Sides

Measuring Success

During the first week of the contest we will highlight and explore the information found in your participant packet. We hope that you will take the time to read through all the information that is provided to you. The information is intended to help you determine a healthy approach to living a healthier life. We hope this contest will help you establish LIFESTYLE changes that will improve your health.

Living a healthier lifestyle is not just about weight loss. Another measurement of success you could consider is through inches lost or muscle gained. As you become more active you may lose inches and maybe not necessarily pounds. Maybe your goal is to increase your bicep size...whatever your goal is hopefully this tool will help you measure a different kind of success.

This chart is a way to keep track of your measurements at the beginning of the contest and compare the difference at the end of the contest. A copy of this chart can be found in your participant packet on page 13.

Intuitive Eating Principle #8

8. Respect Your Body. Accept your genetic blueprint. Just as a person with a shoe size of eight would not expect to realistically squeeze into a size six, it is equally as futile (and uncomfortable) to have the same expectation with body size. But mostly, respect your body, so you can feel better about who you are. It's hard to reject the diet mentality if you are unrealistic and overly critical about your body shape.

How Do You Measure Success?

One important way to measure your success toward your healthy weight loss goals has nothing to do with a scale.  Success can also be measured by inches lost.

This chart is a way to keep track of your measurements at the beginning of the contest and compare the difference at the end of the contest. What a great reward to see inches lost or muscles gained in certain areas on your body as well as see an improvement to your overall fitness. A copy of this chart can also be found in your Exercise and Nutrition Habit Tracker (pg. 3)

Measuring Success - Before and After Measurements

At the beginning of the contest we discussed how measuring inches lost or gained can be another way to measure success during your weight loss journey. Take some time now to measure yourself again and see what areas you have improved in. You might be surprised with the improvements you have made even if you haven't lost the number of lbs. you had hoped you would during the contest.