Healthy Chaser Challenge

Hi Chasers,

In celebration of the pre-sale for AC on Friday, I thought I’d throw out the idea of offering a Healthy Chaser Challenge – an opportunity to get in shape, shed a few pounds (or kilos, if you are a Canadian Chaser), and get healthy just in time for summer at the Jersey Shore.

Whether you have 10lbs or 100lbs to lose, the best way to lose weight is with the love and support of good friends and I can’t think of a more supportive community than Chasers. We’ve used a variation of this program which we call “Bright Bodies and Smart Moves” where I work in the department of Pediatric Endocrinology at Yale and are interested in starting to make it available to the adult population as well. J

Depending on interest, here’s how we’ll proceed:

-Set Individualized, Realistic, and Attainable Goals       

-Follow “The Eating Plan” – The Eating Plan is a guideline for meals that incorporate ideal ratios of carbs, protein, and fats in appropriate portion sizes. The Eating plan was designed by my good friend and colleague who is a registered dietician at Yale University School of Medicine.

-Keep a Food Log

-Increase Cardio and Weight Bearing Activities

-Support Each Others Efforts

-Maintain Contact, Updates, Etc. via “The Healthy Chaser Challenge” Blog

-Friendly Competition

-Improve Health and Well-Being

*Please check with your healthcare professional before deciding to begin this or any other diet or exercise modification program*

Here's to a summer of good music and good health!

Elizabeth