Week #2 from the COOTT

Greetings from the COOTT,

Congratulations on finishing your second week of Team Training (some of you have one session remaining)!  It has been a lot of fun to see you all working so hard during your sessions.  I hope that you are starting to see some results from your hard work.  Only YOU know if you are doing all that you can to reach your goals.  If you aren't, you need to find the discipline within yourself to either take more time for cardio workouts at the gym or maybe adjust your diet slightly.  There are likely a few of you who's bodies are taking a little longer to "kick start."  Remain confident that, if you continue to work hard and follow the guidance and instruction of your personal trainer, the results will come.  One thing remains certain...if you get discouraged and give up you will never see any results.  You have all taken this step toward Team Training because you wanted "change."  You have recognized that change only occurs when you do something differently.  You need to continue different ways from your past so that you get different results.

I came up with a quote for you all while I was running on the treadmill the other day as I continue to try to "kick start" my body..."Every step you take is one step closer to a better and healthier life."  You are doing EXACTLY what you need to be doing to get to where you want to be!  KEEP IT UP!!!!!

Thank you for submitting your quotes for extra points for your team this week.  Please remember that this is a team event and that your teammates are relying on you...they need your support as much as you need theirs.  Your team does best when everyone contributes equally and it is a lot of fun when you all take part in our "extras" that we offer to gain points.

This weeks challenge from me:

Every Team Training Participant who checks in 5 different days this week and works out here at Fitness For You for a 1 hour minimum each day will receive 5 extra points.  The only way for us to track that you have completed this is for you to swipe in with your key tag as you always do, and then to also swipe out or check out at the front desk.  Be sure that you have been logged both in and out to qualify for your extra points!

Good luck this week - and stay disciplined for the Superbowl!!!!  Limit your alcohol intake.  Snack on Baked Tortilla Chips and Salsa instead of all the heavy, creamy, oily, buttery options!  Veggies are great too - with a very small amout of dip if you have to.

GO PATRIOTS!!!!!!!!

Elaine Schwager,
Your Chief Operation Officer of Team Training (COOTT)