Author: Rachel

April 7, 2014 Rachel No comments exist

Our 10-week competition is halfway over, and I’m hanging tough by remaining in the Top 10 of Florence’s Biggest Loser competition. I’m in a workout group of five, and three of us are in the Top 20. My understanding is that there is less than a 2 percent variance among 20 to 25 contestants. So…

April 6, 2014 Rachel No comments exist

Trying a new or unfamiliar fruit or vegetable can help keep things fresh when incorporating healthy changes into your diet. Most produce can be cooked in a variety of different ways, making each meal a new treat. For instance, if you’ve removed potatoes from your diet but are still missing the familiar texture — try…

April 6, 2014 Rachel No comments exist

By Lindsay Buchanan (Florence, SC)  With so many pre-packaged food products readily available in grocery stores, it can be easy to overlook nutritional value in favor of ease. But for those trying to incorporate healthy food choices into their diet, like the contestants in Florence’s Biggest Loser, education about label reading and areas to avoid…

April 4, 2014 Rachel 2 comments

Only 3 weeks left in our weight loss journey!  Although, for me, this journey will continue way past the end of the competition, it has been a great kick start which is what I needed. I have to admit, I almost didn’t join the Biggest Loser Florence competition. I thought, why should I join when…

April 3, 2014 Rachel No comments exist

Snack bars y’all!  It’a a fitness & nutrition website after all.  This week, we asked some BIGGEST LOSER and Weigh ‘n Win contestants to share some of what they have learned on this journey.  Here’s a blog from BIGGEST LOSER Jeffery Tadlock on some of his favorite food finds! From Jeffery: Since starting the Florence’s…

March 30, 2014 Rachel No comments exist

This recipe tastes great with whatever greens are currently in season: kale, spinach, arugula or even micro-greens!  Serves 8, serving size 1 cup.  Printable recipe card available here: RecipeGreensMedley INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 3 cloves Garlic, minced 1 Onion, large, coarsely chopped 12 cups Greens, washed (about 2 bunches) 1/4 cup Broth, low-sodium, veggie 15 oz….

March 23, 2014 Rachel No comments exist

For a dose of carbs, brown rice is fine, but it can’t compete with all the vitamins and nutrients found in quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”), which has more protein and fiber than brown rice. If you still haven’t jumped on the quinoa train yet, try this cold salad that is packed with lean protein. Quinoa Salad…

March 23, 2014 Rachel No comments exist

By Kitty Finklea (Florence, SC) In the first few weeks of a strict diet, people typically lose 5-10 pounds per week, and sometimes more. So it easy to understand why some may feel somewhat dismayed when weight loss slows down or depressed if they lose less than a couple of pounds a week. Americans want…

March 23, 2014 Rachel No comments exist

By Kim Fredrick (Florence, SC) I wish motivation was a one-size-fits-all prescription. If that was true, I would happily use up many prescription pads daily getting people to exercise. But alas, I cannot prescribe motivation. Motivation is a personal “thing.” What drives you to take action may not even register on someone else’s radar. Each…