Holiday Obsidian Challenge......

Did you know...

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The average American gains 1-2 lbs during the next 3 holiday months. That weight accumulates and never comes off according to the New England Journal of Medicine. What's worse? If you are already overweight you are more likely to gain 5lbs during the holiday and yes that's weight that will stay with you for a lifetime. Most midlife weight gain can be explained by holiday eating!

We have a great group of people who have committed to not only avoid the holiday weight gain but get a jump start on their New Year's resolution and take the Holiday Obsidian Challenge! They will endure 12 weeks of intense training with weely weigh ins and measurements to keep them on their toes through the next 3 months.

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Obsidian Challengers.......

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Aimee McConkie

Amanda Locke

Amy Palmer

Andrea Webber

Brie Barrett

Catherine Stirling

Coco Peterson

Daniel Morath

Emilee Morgan

Eric Morgan

Hanna Kratochvil

Heather Kelly

Heidi Hackett

Jade Nygren

Jen Brewer

Jen Parrish

Jenna Pratt

Julie Pos

Katie Barnard

Lane Nygren

Lisa Sandoval

Liz Vawdrey

Lena Gibb

Marianne VanWagoner

Matt Steenblik

Melissa Reily

Nicole Handy

Noel Nielsen

Rachel Sykes

Robb Dengg

Sandra Stanger

Sarah Beesley

Shellie SImpson

Stephanie Strasburg

Steve Parrish

Susan Astle

Taylor Smith

Whitney Vanleewen

Chicken and Brown Rice Salad

Dressing:
1/2 C rice vinegar
1/3 c vegetable oil (olive oil or canola healthier option)
1 T Dijon mustard
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 t each salt and pepper
1/4 t sugar

Salad:
1 C whole grain brown rice
4 C chicken broth (low sodium)
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 whole chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
1 bunch green onions, minced
6-8oz snow peas, ends trimmed and cut into thirds
2 ripe avocados, chopped
1/2 C pecan pieces or slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

*Combine Rice, chicken broth, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
Simmer, covered for 1 hour, or until rice is tender. Drain off liquid if any is left.

*Add green onions, snow peas and dressing to rice. Chill for 2 hours or more. Add avocados and toasted nuts just before serving.

Yum!!!~From Grace Rock, author of Favorites Recipe Book

No Bake Protein Bars

2 Cups of quick cooking oats

1/2 C peanut butter

4 scoops protein powder (vanilla or cookies and cream works best)

1 TBSP ground flaxseed

1/2 C water

*Knead all ingredients in a bowl

*Line square pan with wax paper

*Spread dough into pan using a spatula

Optional Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on top

Freeze 30 minutes

230 calories, 15 grams of protein per serving

~Robyn Pugmire

Obsidian Challenge #2

4 weeks down and 8 to go......

The Obsidian Challenge is officially underway! We have seen some amazing results in just 4 weeks. We can't wait to see what happens in the next 8. Everyone is very dedicated and working hard to reach their goals and it's starting to show! Keep up the good work ;)

Here are the top Challengers:

1. Joni Hemond 8.5%

2. (tie for 2nd)

Patrick Roeder & Toni Polich 7.2%

3. Angie Detmer 6%

4. Annette Prickett 4.5%

5. Christina Youngberg 3.8%

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.