Developing healthy habits can be a struggle for anyone, and The Spectrum Challenge contestants are no exception. While some lost weight, others remained the same. One contestant even tipped the scales.
Long-term changes take time. If, like some of the contestants, your efforts haven't yielded the desired results, don't give up. Rewrite that old mindset, all is not lost if the day was spent eating familiar "junk." Continue to make subtle changes, be it doing crunches during commercials, skipping dessert or drinking more water.
Be of the mindset that your goals for change aren't impossible. The only one stopping you, is you. If you missed the first week, no matter, join us now. It's never too late to start.
The Biggest Loser
David Jarka
Sports Editor
Start Weight: 200
Current Weight: 195
Total loss: 5 pounds
How he did it: Jarka began going to the gym at least three times a week, running and lifting weights. He cut back on his portions and began eating more fruits and vegetables, but didn't deny himself favorites like Chinese food for lunch. "When I ate bad foods I made sure to eat healthy the rest of the day to compensate," he said. When he was bored watching TV at home, he did bicep curls.
His motivation: "I want to show off," he said.
Next Goal: Continued weight loss and start lifting more.
Alex Rubin
Sports Editor
Start Weight: 175
Current Weight: 180
His excuse: Spring break and a trip to Cleveland.
Next Goal: To get back to his original weight by "whatever means necessary."
Rachel Bellavia
Managing Editor
Start Weight: 140
Current Weight: 140
Next Goal: Do not succumb to rice pudding relapses.
Jamie Raymond
News Editor
Start Weight: 210
Current Weight: 206
Total loss: 4 pounds
How he did it: Stopped drinking soda.
Next Goal: To maintain current weight or lose more. Consume fewer calories.
Joyce Wang
Photo Editor
Start Weight: 136
Current Weight: 136
Next Goal: To get back on track after spring break and continue working out daily. Stop eating at midnight.
Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
