The final Biggest Loser Contest of 2011 was very successful. A total of 37 lbs weight lost among all four contestants.
1st Place winner - lost 17 lbs.
Thanks Stacey for helping me lose 17 lbs before the holidays! I still have a ways to go but with Stacey’s help I will get there. I kept a food journal on Lose It.com and attended Stacey’s workout twice a week in addition to my Zumba classes and walking/jogging routine.
2nd Place winner - lost 10 lbs
The third Biggest Loser Contest consist of 8 participants and a total of 35 lbs weight loss.
Valerie Colwell - FIRST PLACE ($400) - Lost a total of 10 lbs.
Am I lucky to have found you! You are a “no nonsense” kind-of trainer that makes every minute count. You pushed me when I thought I couldn’t. You believed that I am an athlete. You made me think that I could win the biggest loser contest. I had fun through the process and I would like to do it again, just to see if I could prove it to myself once again that I can lose more weight and win the title “biggest loser” again
Kathy Liwanag - SECOND PLACE ($200) - Lost a total of 9 lbs.
I am so pleased with my weight loss from the challenge. Stacey really encouraged and helped me along with the process. I ate a balanced diet and was able to cut out some items with Stacey’s assistance that were hindering my weight loss. I enjoyed the circuit training classes and they really helped me boost my weight loss. I would definitely recommend this challenge to anyone who wants to begin a new healthy lifestyle!
Jenny Rickell - 3rd place ($100) - Jenny Rickell lost 8 lbs
This is my second round of Stacey’s Biggest Loser Contest. I lost 14.5 lbs the first time and 8lbs this time around. I will definitely participate in the next one. It helps keep me on track with my weight loss and eating healthy.
The second Biggest Loser Contest consist of ten participants. Every contestant lost lbs from eating healthier and cutting back caloric consumption in addition to a regular workout regimen.
1st place ($400) - Katherine Butcher lost 25 lbs.
I have lost a total of 60 lbs since January 2011! I have been watching my caloric consumption and exercising six days a week 1 - 2 hours. I usually start with my cardio exercise and the circuit weight training classes with Stacey Tan 3x a week for an hour. I really enjoy the the weight training classes because I definitely feel stronger and have more energy throughout the day. I have met wonderful friends in these classes and enjoy working out with them as a group. I get a lot of support from my friends in the class and look forward to it each time. Thanks to my friends and Stacey because without them I couldn’t have done it!
2nd place ($200) - Jenny Rickell lost 14.5 lbs
I decided to join the Biggest Loser because I needed the help to get in a routine of taking care of myself. The program Stacey has set up is really easy and convenient….if you do what is asked there is no way you can not lose weight. For 8 weeks you have an one hour training session with her, and no matter how many people may be in the class (it varies) you are NEVER left unattended waiting to see what you should do next. It was also very hard to say you couldn’t make it to class because she has a class everyday! Another important part was the journaling of food you ate each day. Stacey gives you your calorie intake that you can have for your body size to lose weight. I can honestly say I was never starving but it was eye opening how many calories I was eating not even realizing it. Again, Stacey doesn’t let this go without accountability…. she checks! I still have more weight to lose but by starting with this process I feel like I can do it and realize that time is all I have. I basically averaged about 1.5 lbs a week. It wasn’t REAL motivating scale wise each week (thinking I’ve worked so hard for so little) but I know those pounds are gone for good!!! I’m looking forward to the next session… I have nothing to lose… but weight!
3rd place ($100) - Michael Travis lost 11.5 lbs
For me it really works to have the weekly weigh in’s as an upcoming reminder to both eat better and to exercise! I posted my weekly weights to my bathroom mirror which was another daily reminder. I’m also now a big believer in the strength training Stacey focus on (in addition to the cardio) even though I would come home on Tuesday nights really exhausted! I do plan to keep the strength training Stacey taught me in my future routine.
The first Biggest Loser Contest of 2011 was very successful with 9 participants. Everyone in the contest lost lbs! This eight week contest got participants focus on their eating habits by keeping a diet log and weekly exercises. The following winners are:
Katerine Butcher (1st place - $400) - shed 30 lbs
I could have never done this without Stacey and my friends in the workout classes. It helps to do this with other people in the program. I learn to manage a healthy lifestyle. I feel a lot better and have way more energy. I am having fun while losing the weight. Thanks so much to Stacey and my workout buddies for all the encouragements!
Suzanne Vandeline (2nd place - $200) - shed 6 lbs
Being involved in the Biggest Loser Contest helped me re-focus on making my health a priority. Stacey has been my trainer for several years and she knows my personality very well. So, I knew I would be held accountable for my actions in this contest. She helped me to decrease my sugar/carb intake and increase my veggies! Stacey’s workouts are always awesome and my body shape is changing since my clothes fit better! My attitude towards working out has changed since. I feel better physically and emotionally. It was a great experience and what I needed in order to get back on track! Thanks Stacey!!
Javier Geray (3rd place - $200) - shed 5 lbs
With Stacey’s Biggest Loser Contest I learn the proper workout techniques and how to lose weight safely.
3RD PLACE
2ND PLACE
1st PLACE
Congratulations to the winners of the 4th Biggest Loser contest of the year 2010.
1st place - Kat Cvar ($400) 6.2% weight loss
2nd place - Jennifer Jones ($200) 4.3% weight loss
3rd place - Sara Ramirez ($100) 1.6% weight loss
Testimonials:
Kat Cvar: The Biggest Loser program by Stacey Tan helped me stay focused on my goals and encouraged me to push myself much harder than I usually do on my own. Thanks Stacey!!
Jennifer Jones: Through the program I was able to focus on my weight loss goals paired with a cardio program. I am pleased with the results. I feel stronger, slimmer, and I have more energy and stamina for my workouts and daily activities.
Sara Ramirez: The program motivated me to exercise because I felt a sense of camaraderie with my fellow participants.
NEW METABOLIC TRAINING BOOT CAMP!!!!
This workout will bring you through the aerobic zone and periods of time above the lactate threshold. You will be engaging in both cardiovascular and resistance training, exerting every muscle you have available. You will be moving up and down, exploding through sets of heavy squats, repping out as many push- ups as you can, and blasting through a 1 min sprint! All of this will be done with little rest between exercises. It is about burning the maximum amount of calories (specifically fat calories) possible during a workout. With sufficient intensity and proper diet it can ignite fat burning for days.
The 4 goals of metabolic training are:
1. Breathless – panting for breath,
2. Burning- need to stop because of intense burn in muscle from lactate generation
3. Lift heavy- explosive moves working on typeII muscle fibers
4. Heat – if not sweating body is not getting hot enough.
For more info call Stacey at 949-922-2164
This successful eight weeks biggest loser contest ended with four winners. The results of the following winners with % weight loss are:
1st place($300) - Rosie 7.3%, 2nd place($200) - Anne 6.5%, 3rd place($150) - Kathleen 5.5%, 4th place($50) - George 2.7%. Cogratulations to all ten contestants for losing weight by exercising and eating better!
Testimonials:
This was my third time participating in Stacey’s Biggest Loser program. I lost another five pounds and have been learning how to stabilize and maintain the larger weight loss I previously experienced with the program. Healthy habits are a learning process and Stacey is a great teacher - George
The program really helped me get motivated about exercising and getting back into a healthy lifestyle. I am truly grateful for Stacey’s dedication to this program. Without her guidance, encouragement and care, I don’t know if I could have gotten this far - Rosie
Stacey’s biggest loser contest has changed my life. Her no non-sense workouts gets you to burn calories and tone up. She does not waste anytime and she will work you! I recommend Stacey’s fitness programs to anyone who wants or needs a jump start to a healthier lifestyle -Kathleen
Stacey’s Biggest Loser contest kept me focused on my goals. Attending the weekly classes was fun and at the end of 8 weeks, I had lost 10 lbs and was in better condition and felt better. It was an easy way to stay motivated - Anne
The second Biggest Loser Contest of 2010 ended in May. The mens division winner ($300) is George Straggas with 10.59% weight loss. The womens division winner ($300) is Sara Ramirez with 8.9% weight loss. The third place winner ($100) is Charlie Bach with 7.09% weight loss.
Testimonials:
George Straggas - This was my second time around. I lost 30 lbs the first time and another 17 lbs the second time. Stacey’s workouts have taught me how to workout intelligently and efficiently. Combined with healthy eating, I have learned the keys to better health.
Sara Ramirez - I had a great time. I was very inspired by Stacey and push myself to exercise. It feels great to be back in an exercise & diet program again.
Charlie Bach - Excellent Program! Stacey’s help with diet and exercise was very beneficial. She kept us psyched and on track. I plan to partake in the next two sessions and really get into it. This was a great start for me.
Good balance comes from maintaining good posture. Balance is dependent upon the body’s reflexes. Balance relies on the ankle, knee, and hip joints. Falls in older adults are attributed to muscle weakness, sensory & cognitive deficits, side effects of medications, and diseases or disorders. It is important to include balance training into your daily workout routine.
1. Single leg balance - balance on one foot for one minute on ground or on bosu ball
2. Single hip flexion and knee extension - stand with feet apart bringing knee to chest and perform ankle flexion and extend leg one at a time for 4 -6x.
3. Standing quadricep stretch - grab right foot behind with right hand flexing knee and extend opposite arm towards ceiling. Hold for 6 -10 seconds.
4. Inverted single leg - bending at waist extending right leg behind and extend both arms out to side and return to standing without right foot touching ground for 5 -6x.
5. Reach and touch - on one foot reach forward with both hands with knee bend and touch bench two feet in front of you for 5-6x.
6. Bounce ball & catch with one arm - bounce with both hands and catch with one for 5 -6x.
7. Dribble ball - dribble ball forward and back ten steps in a straight line.
8. Walk on curb or plank - walk length of curb or plank for ten steps
9. Backward lunge walk - step backward bending both knees and reach the back foot with opposite arm for ten steps
10. Toss ball - toss ball from right arm to left arm for 10x.
