Ever felt lacking in motivation to shape up and lose weight? Well, The Spectrum has a challenge for you.
Being healthy isn't about being dieting and exercise perfection - it's a lifelong endeavor. Making healthy choices is a daily struggle for most. It is when stress is high and there is no time to plan ahead that we are most vulnerable to temptation and plain ole laziness.
We invite you to join members of The Spectrum staff over the next four weeks to reshape your life. Whether your goal is to lose weight or simply eat healthier, this is your chance to take charge of your health.
Our contestants are human. They have and will make mistakes, but like you, they're committed to changing the way they think about food and exercise.
This challenge isn't about the numbers on the scale but about developing the habits necessary to lead healthier lives, and throwing the negative mindset of "diet" out the window. Forgive your mistakes. All is not lost when you indulge. Make the effort to get moving a couple of times each week. Use The Spectrum Challenge as your motivation and it will be on the only "diet" you will ever need.
Will you be joining us? Watch for special Spectrum Challenge articles in our feature section and let us know about your progress via email. We will also be checking in with each of our Spectrum contestants on a weekly basis to monitor their progress.
Meet the Contestants:
Alex Rubin
Sports Editor
Weakness: Laziness. Burger King. Pizza. Ice cream.
Goal: To "get buff" for the ladies.
Current weight: 175
Joyce Wang
Photo Editor
Weakness: Eats when not hungry. Junk food. Chocolate.
Goal: Lose a few pounds. Build strength and overall health for the summer.
Current weight: 136
Jamie Raymond
News Editor
Weakness: Soda. Booze. Motivation to go to the gym.
Goal: Lose 10 pounds. Get in shape for intramural basketball.
Current weight: 210
Rachel Bellavia
Managing Editor
Weakness: Eating crap and sitting around.
Goal: Keep up with exercise regimen for Tae Kwon Do. Consume less calories each day by heating healthier foods.
Current weight: 140
David Jarka
Sports Editor
Weakness: Diet high in carbohydrates. Lack of preferred place to exercise.
Goal: Lose weight. Gain muscle. Improve cardio. Smaller gut.
Current weight: 200
Photo: Courtesy of Laron Fomby
