The final week of The Spectrum Challenge has finally arrived. Now it is up to the competitors to let the habits they have developed over the past four weeks become lifelong changes in their every day lives.
Although Joyce Wang only lost one pound, she began frequenting the gym at Governors regularly and has addressed her tendency to overeat at each meal. Jamie Raymond, a news editor, kicked his soda habit and a significant amount of poundage along with it.
Rachel Bellavia got back on track with her Tae Kwon Do regimen, and David Jarka began lifting weights, eating better and exercising. Alex Rubin may have gotten carried away over spring break with a five-pound weight gain, but it is slowly, and healthily, coming off.
The moral of the story? If you want to see changes in your body and energy levels, take four weeks to establish healthy habits. They might just stick.
Competitor of the Week:
Joyce Wang
Photo Editor
Starting Weight: 136
Current Weight: 135
Total Loss: 1 pound
What she has learned: "Exercise definitely gives me a lot more energy. I'm much more aware of what I eat."
Maintaining good habits: "I'm still trying to work on my eating habits. This is just the beginning of a trend I am going to continue. It's more about keeping in shape and eating better so I don't stuff myself silly."
David Jarka
Sports Editor
Starting Weight: 200
Current Weight: 194
Total Loss: 6 pounds
What he has learned: "I relearned good habits and how to try and eat well on campus, and find ways exercise in non-conventional ways. I've started fitting weight lifting into my schedule. I made it a requirement for myself to go to the weight room before watching TV or hanging out with friends."
Maintaining good habits: "With the better weather, I will be running outside more. I'd like to get down to about 180."
Jamie Raymond
News Editor
Starting Weight: 210
Current Weight: 202
Total Loss: 8 pounds
What he has learned: "I learned that you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it."
Maintaining good habits: "I would really like to look good this summer for the ladies. I haven't eaten a lot of greasy foods or drank too much soda."
Alex Rubin
Sports Editor
Starting Weight: 175
Weight after spring break: 180
Current Weight: 177
Total Loss after 5 pound gain: 3 pounds
What he has learned: "To not put my weight in the paper."
Maintaining good habits: "I will try to eat less ice cream, which I have been doing."
Rachel Bellavia
Managing Editor
Starting Weight: 140
Current Weight: 140
What she has learned: "I've learned that exercising in the morning can set a good tone for the entire day."
Maintaining good habits: "Keep track of what I'm putting in my mouth and continue my regiment even if I'm tired and don't want to."
Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
