Welcome to Scrapbook U's Biggest Loser Contest!

Scrapbook University’s “Biggest Loser”

Okay, so we won’t have the TV lights, cameras, and opposing teams… But we will use the same basic premise that TV’s “Biggest Loser” uses. We will all be on the same team, to encourage each other to lose weight, be healthier, and feel better about ourselves.

As the team leaders, Ami & Jody will be your motivators: We will organize events to keep this game fun. We’ll be creating entries on the Blog set up exclusively for YOU to offer you different recipes, words of encouragement, and of course, the standings of the game. And, we’ll be linking to different sites that can offer assistance on reaching each of our goals.

~You may be asking yourself, “What does this have to do with scrapbooking?” Because you are here, you are starting a new chapter in your Book Of Me. Your chapter may only last the 12 weeks that this first game runs, but hopefully it will last much longer. Either way, take the opportunity to take pictures and maybe write a little throughout your journey. We can take a picture today, then again in 4, 8, and 12 weeks.

~Create a small journal to keep your progress in. Lots of fun things rhyme with “2008”, so you can even create a fun title! (Great, Ate, Date, Fate, you get it.)

~As members of Scrapbook U’s Biggest Loser Contest, you can post to YOUR blog! I will be sending you an invitation today, so when you get to your computer, you can start posting! (NOT just make comments to post, actually post your thought, ideas, etc. to the blog!)

Here’s the address: www.subiggestloser.blogspot.com. Be sure to check the blog frequently; we will be posting fun and informative things all the time! There is already a link to a website that is great, and could be very useful. Check it out…

Once you get your invitation, it only takes a few minutes to be set up to post! If you find a great low-fat recipe, an inspirational quote, or anything else that you think would be beneficial to the group, please share it with everyone! Yes this is a competition, but more importantly, we are friends. When we all lose, we all win! Hopefully, we will all be HUGE LOSERS in 12 weeks!

****Please note: Ami and Jody are not doctors, and have no medical training. The information we give you comes from what we consider to be credible sources. If you have any questions that we cannot answer to your satisfaction, please contact your physician.





Some other stuff…
The scale we are using offers all kinds of information…
Of course, it shows weight. While the contest is not based on weight, we will still be keeping weight statistics, so we can show the total number of pounds we lose as a group in 12 weeks!

The scale will also determine your body fat weight, body fat percentage, body water percentage, and body mass index. All of these will be important in helping you reach your health goals.

o Percent Body Fat refers to the number of pounds of fat, divided by your total body weight, and multiplied by 100 (Don’t worry, the scale does the math for you!)
o During weight loss, percent body fat doesn’t appear to be reduced as quickly as expected because total weight loss and total body fat are decreasing at the same time. For example, a person may weigh 200 pounds and have 40% body fat (=80% body fat). If loses 20 pounds, her body fat will drop by 4%, to 36%. But, that 4% is 16 pounds of fat, which is very significant!
o The body water/hydration level is also measured by the scale. Please note that if you workout just before you weigh, or you drink a large amount of water just before you weigh, it may affect your results (both of the hydration level and the body fat level).
o General health standards indicate that we should drink approximately 64 oz. of water per day from foods and liquids to maintains a healthy level of hydration. Maintaining a good hydration level will help improve your overall health and general feeling of well-being.
o Remember, to minimize the loss of lean-tissue, include regular physical activity, especially strength training in your weight-loss plan.

Watch the Scrapbook University calendar for events just for this group: We have several FUN things planned for you in the weeks to come!