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Sports Shorts
by Staff Sgt.
GRACE LEE Valentine’s Day 5k
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs The 56th Force Support Squadron
Bryant Fitness Center is featuring a
We’re more than a month into the new year and since losing January 2015 May 2015 Valentine’s Day 5k fun run at 7 a.m.
weight is a popular New Year’s resolution, I’d like to share a few Feb. 12 at the 944th Fighter Wing
insights I gained on my journey to lose weight. Grace Lee, 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, headquarters, Bldg. 988. There will be
has always eaten healthy and exercised. In 2015, she decided prizes for the top three male and female
Last year my goal was to lose weight, and I did just that by los- to improve her overall health by learning the effects proteins, finishers. For more information, call
ing more than 15 pounds. Below are a few weight loss tips I used carbs and fats have on her body. 623-856-6241.
that hopefully will help others to reach their goals.
or underestimating food your progress may be deterred or slowed. Horseback riding
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Another mistake I see people making is labeling food as good or
side and rear shot. To get an even better idea of the before and Outdoor recreation is offering a two-
after, take a relaxed pose and then a flexed pose for each shot. bad. This can be a fatal dieting mistake because I used to think I hour horseback ride at 9 a.m. Feb. 20 at
During my “cut,” meaning being in a caloric deficit, I took photos “messed up” by eating a burger and I would be like, “well I ruined White Tank Mountains. The cost is $90
almost daily to track my progress. At first I didn’t notice a big the diet anyways so might as well go all out.” This would result in per person. For more information, call
change but looking back at photos a few months apart, I can see a food binge and me not reaching my fitness goals. For me when 623-856-6267.
a significant change. I’m trying to lose weight, if a friend wants to eat out, I’ll go to the
restaurant’s website and pre-plan what I’m going to eat before Powerlifting competition
t6TFZPVSTNBSUQIPOFUFDIOPMPHZ5IFSFBSFNBOZBQQMJDBUJPOT we get there to ensure I’m successful. A few other tips for eating
available to help with fitness goals. My favorite is MyFitnessPal. out would be to make compromises such as, if ordering a burger, The 56th FSS Bryant Fitness Center
It allows the user to track eating, exercising and weight loss or skip the fries. Or, instead of getting ranch dressing maybe opt for is featuring a powerlifting competition
gain. It works well as a motivator since it notifies the user of a lighter option dressing such as a balsamic vinaigrette or light at 10 a.m. Feb. 26 at the combat PT
progress made. ranch. center. Weigh-in is 9:30 a.m. For more
information, call 623-856-6241.
t*OWFTUJOBGPPETDBMF*UEPFTOUIBWFUPCFGBODZ*SFDPNNFOEB Lastly, losing weight and getting healthy is possible. There were
scale which measures in ounces and grams. Measuring in grams in- times I thought, “Why am I doing this again?” But deep down I President’s Day golf
stead of using measuring spoons and cups helped me tremendously knew it was something that was going to make me a much happier
by saving prep and cleanup time. Read the nutritional label on the and better person overall. Throughout the process I also learned The Falcon Dunes Golf Course is fea-
food. The label provides the amount of grams in each serving. For a lot about myself and ways to make dieting easier. I hope these turing a President’s Day golf tournament
example, if a serving of ketchup is 28 grams then that’s what you’ll tips will help you with your weight loss goals and remember, the at 8 a.m. Feb. 15. The cost is $48 per club
measure on your scale. You can even place the bottle of ketchup on only person you’re doing this for is yourself. member, $53 per nonmember and $58
your scale then zero the scale out before squirting out the ketchup per guest. Register by Feb. 12. For more
little by little and placing it back on the scale until it reads nega- information, call 623-535-9334.
tive 28 grams. This may sound difficult, but give it a try and you’ll
find it saves you time and gives you an exact measurement. Since Junior golf clinic
losing weight means being in a deficit, I would advise to measure
and track all the foods you eat, especially in the beginning of your The Falcon Dunes Golf Course if of-
weight loss journey. The reasoning behind this is because with my fering a junior golf clinic 9 to 10 a.m.
own experience, I noticed I underestimate the amount I’m eating Feb. 13 or 27 for youth ages 6 to 17.
more than anything else. A good example is with meat, I’ll look The cost is $20 person per clinic or $30
at a plate of chicken breast and think, “Oh that looks like about 5 for both clinics. The clinic includes grip,
ounces…” when in reality it’s 3.5 ounces. If you’re constantly over stance, driving, chipping, putting and
etiquette. For more information, call
623-535-9334.
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