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Move It To Lose It

About the Contest

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Wellness & Work/Life Balance has joined forces with the School of Public Health & Health Professions and the Division of Athletics to bring you Move It to Lose It III, a weight-loss challenge based on the popular NBC show, "The Biggest Loser" Jumping
 
The ten-week program will begin on January 30, 2009 and run through April 10, 2009. During these ten weeks, participants will partake in weekly weigh-ins. Each week, results will be calculated by each team’s total percentage of weight loss.  (Individual’s weight will not be publicized; only total team pounds lost and percentage of weight lost for the entire team will be shared).  Our first two contests have been an overwhelming success with the participants losing close to 1000 pounds!

Special thanks to Tim Hortons, our grand prize sponsor!
 


Now with two campus locations to serve you:

Student Union
Alfiero Center

 

 

  

 

Meet the
Move It to Lose It III Teams



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Tim Hortons

Our grand prize sponsor, Tim Hortons, invites you to visit one of their on-campus locations.  There is one in the Student Union and one located in the Alfiero Center.  Not sure what to order?  Well then take a look at Tim Hortons Healthful Hints Guide or review their Nutritional Guide. 

You can visit Tim Hortons on-line anytime at www.timhortons.com. 

Healthy Snack Options

 

Apple
One apple
Low-fat cottage cheese
 Yogurt

Low-fat yogurt 

2 ounces of low-fat cheese

Carrots
One Fudgsicle
Nuts
2 tablespoons nuts
(almonds, cashews)
Carrots and hummus

Pudding

Fat-free, sugar-free pudding

Dried fruit

Egg
1/2 cup sorbet
Popcorn
Air-popped popcorn
Egg whites with unlimited vegetables

Bananas

One medium banana 


Tips to Help You Succeed

 

 
  • Take the stairs
  • Park far away from work or the store
  • Eat breakfast every day (even if it is just a small piece of fruit or low-fat yogurt)
  • Drink lots of water

Water
 Soup  
  • Opt for broth-based soups, rather than cream-based
  • Grocery shop on the weekends and
    plan your meals out for the week
  • Chew gum while cooking or baking
  • Pre-package items on the weekends so they are readily available to grab during the week ex. pretzels, carrots, grapes

 

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  • Request that the waiter not bring over the bread basket
  • Put a “closed” sign in your kitchen after a certain time of night ex. the kitchen closes every night at 8:00 p.m.
 
  • Avoid foods that are breaded or come with cream sauces; try to order lean meats plain and with steamed veggies (no butter)
  • Use microwaveable steamer bags to create quick and healthy dinners for you and your family
 Dinner

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  • Pack a cooler to bring with you to work each morning. Load it up with a variety of healthy snacks so you have options while at work
  • Before eating out, check the restaurants website (if they have one) to see if nutrition content is available. This way you will know what to order before you go
 
  • Give yourself one “splurge” meal (not day) a week
  • Always carry snacks with you (especially if you plan to be gone for long periods of time, such as while you are out shopping) 
  • Brush your teeth right after you are done with dinner
 Brushing Teeth


Frequently Asked Questions

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