As one challenge ends another begins!!!

Our first Obsidian has challenge has come to an end. It was s huge success! So many people got amazing results in just 12 weeks! The total weight loss of the challenge was over 200 lbs and even people shed even more in inches! We are so proud of everyone that worked really hard. This was not an easy challenge since it took place mainly over all the holidays starting with Halloween!The top 6 contestants were so close in both losing inches and weight! 1st and second place winners were based on their average weight loss percentage and 3rd place went to the most inches lost! The winners:
1st place Lucy Borg lost: 19.5lbs

Before:12 Weeks after the Obsidian Challenge

2nd place Christina Youngberg lost: 22.5lbs

3rd place Becky Olson lost 22.5 inches

We also wanted to acknowledge the extremely hard work and dedication that these people gave

Doreen Braun who lost 19.5 inches

Before:

Nicole who lost 16.5 lbs

Before:Zac Miner who lost 28.5 lbs

Our 2nd Obsidian Challenge started this week! The Contestants are:
Angie Detmer

Annette Prickett

Ashley Griggs

Becky Olson

Brooke Curtis

Christina Youngberg

Debbie Stratton

Grace Rock

Jamie Harker

Jenni Lopez

Jennifer Musial

Jill Swenson

Jill Vanleewen

Joanna Ewthington

Jolynne Snelgrove
Joni Hemond

Joy Corpus

Kara Cody

Karen Hoggan

Karin Cook

Karlee Adams

Krisa Stewart

Kylee Snelgrove

Leslie Larsen

Lizeth Kent

Maegan Webber

Morgann Mckenna

Morgann Kesler

Nicole Handy

Patrick Roeder

Robyn Pugmire

Sara Green

Tanira Goins

Tara Tolbert

Tess McClure

Timmie Kent

Toni Polich

Kathy Chase

Joy Corpus

Jenni Lopez

Nicole Handy

Joni Hemond

Joanna Ethington

Lizeth kent

Cathy Gelwix

Angela Bowels

Wish them all luck as the challenge begins!!!!

One Week To Go.......

We are down to the wire!!!! 1 week to go before the Obsidian Challenge comes to an end! Make sure you eat clean and get your Obsidian workouts in!!! Here are the weight loss stats for all the contestants to date.....

Annie Burbidge 5.05%

Kate Van Wagner 6.7%

Dorren Braun 4.78%

Nalissa Dunford 1.1%

Becky Olson 8.5%

Christina Youngberg 10%

Jolynn Snelgrove 3.59%

Nicole Handy 10%

Heidi Hackett 1.3%

Maegan Webber 4%

Brecken Chapman 4.14%

Jennifer Musial 2.27%

Laura Bruschke 1.8%

Kristi Hale 4.7%

Lucy Borg 10.7%

Zac Miner 8.2%

Joanna Ethington 5.35%

Jade Silva 4.47%

A lot of you have surpassed your personal weight loss goals. So many of you have done an AMAZING job. Hang in there everyone! You are almost to the goal line!

FYI.....

"According to a study at Colorado State University, our daily sugar intake is 189 grams - about 47 teaspoons - hidden or not so hidden in cereals, sodas, cookies and other foods. Before the Industrial Revolution, daily sugar consumption was less than 15 grams." An eating plan that restricts sugar intake to 15 grams a day while allowing six servings of carbohydrates (about 120 grams) creates a balance which keeps the body's insulin levels low, which leads to a thinner waist. - Tim Talevich and Jorge Cruise.

4 weeks to go...

Lucy Borg 8.9%
Christina Youngberg 8.8%
Nicole Handy 8.6%
Becky Olson 7.1%
Kate Van Wagoner 6.7%
Zac Miner 5.6%

Biggest Losers of the Week!

BIGGEST LOSERS OF THE WEEK: Monday November 30th- Sunday December 6th

1. Lucy Borg- 7.45%
2. Christina Youngberg- 7.43%
3. Nicole Handy- 7.3%
4. Kate VanWagoner- 6.7%
5. Becky Olson- 6.38%
6. Doreen Brawn- 5.08%

Congratulations to our biggest losers! Your hard work is paying off! Although these are the winners of this week, it is still anyone's race, and anyone could win! Keep up the good work and don't give up!

Healthy Holiday Tips.....

The beginning of 30 ways to outsmart temptation:

1. Start with soup. Research has found that a broth based soup at the beginning of a meal can help prevent overeating. Soups are high-volume foods but often low in calories. Choose low-sodium varieties or make your own.

2. Downsize. Instead of eating the whole pumpkin pie, eat a sliver and stay within your calories. Check the caloric content of your favorite desserts for Thanksgiving and choose the option with the least amount of fat and calories.

3. Be wasteful. Faced with an oversize meal or treat, want to eat every bite...savor a few tastes, set a limit and send the rest away. Throw it in the garbage, cover it with salt or drizzle it with ketchup. Just don't eat it.

4. Face your fear. Knowing you have the strength to resist it can make you feel even that more powerful and in control. Just because the mashed potatoes are sitting there doesn't mean you have to eat them. One small scoop is every bit as good as half a plate!

5. Be a kid again. Order from the kids meal or for this time of year, eat off of a child size plate. When you are done, wait at least 30 minutes before going back for seconds!!!

6. Envision the consequences. What will this indulgence do to your plan? How far will it set you back? Will you be able to bounce back quickly, or will it take weeks of work?


This is from The Skinny Cow: There's room for the best meal of the year and treats in a healthy lifestyle. Eat sensibly, budget your portion, and there's no reason why you can't indulge from time to time.

Biggest Losers......

Hey Everyone!

Here are the Biggest Loser's up to this week! Everyone has stayed committed and working hard this far. The real challenge is going to be this week. Next week's weigh in will tell us who is serious about the Obsidian Challenge and winning all that money! Remember first place wins 2 round trip tickets to Las Vegas and the pool of money which is $800.00!

Biggest Losers weight loss percentage:
1. Kate Van Wagner 6.7%
2. Christina Youngberg 6.28%
3. Nicole Handy 6%
4. Becky Olson 4.25%
5. Lucy Borg 3.9%
6. Doreen Braun 3.38%

The Obsidian Challenge crew has lost a combined weight loss of 84 pounds in 5 weeks!