Week 19 - Preview - Metabolism - What can you do about yours?

Ok gang - It's Week 6 of the Spring Fever Challenge!!! How many are with me?!! Prizes are accumulating. I'm ready to figure out your challenge points and give out the kudos.

Remember you need to turn in your challenge sheets on June 1st or June 2nd. The prize drawings will be June 8th and June 9th.

Good luck. No matter how you did, if you participated...you are already a winner...way to go!

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What is Metabolism?

Metabolism is the number of calories the body burns at rest, by digesting and absorbing food, and during physical activity.

Yes, no matter how old you are, you can change up your metabolism.

How do we do that??? We increase our physical activity - especially strength and resistance training. Eat a well balanced diet and continue to intensify your exercise routine; whether extending the length time or the intensity of the workout. Check out your week 2 and week 9 books, for some great ideas on how to boost your time and intensity to burn more calories.

Remember, the body is not selective when you lose your weight. You need to exercise to build lean muscle; that is the active tissue that burns calories.

How is the training going on the Walk It Challenge? Who is taking advantage of that? Have you signed up for the free training? Have you participated or researched local options?

We have many resources here in Bellingham and a couple created just for Weight Watcher Members

1) Butterfly For Life - For Women - Please ask me about all the details or consult previous posts. They provide WW members with a reduce rate, no enrollment fees...check it out or ask me!

2) Relay For Life - Right here in Bellingham. Weight Watchers and Butterfly For Life have teamed up to make a huge difference this year at the relay!!! We will have a primo spot on the relay track with a nice large 5th wheel (no dinkie tent here) All we need is YOU!!! Your participation is the most important part. This will be a blast. Please sign up. Here's how:

Steps to Join our Relay For Life Team - Due May 25, 2009!!!

1. Go to www.relayforlifeofwhatcom.org
2. On the left of the web page, scroll down and click "Join A Team" (Under Team Toolkit)
3. Type "Butterfly Life And Weight Watchers For David" in "team name" box.
4. Click on our Team Name in the white box below. Team Captain "Julia Crouch" will also show up there.
5. In dark purple box, click on the blue "join team" link.
6. Select participation level. This represents the amount of money you would like to sponsor. (members -$10.00 donation for a t-shirt)
7. Fill out all forms, questionnaires, put in payment information etc.
8. You're done! Thank you for your participation.

If you have any questions, please let me know.