Eat Wise & Exercise

Lifestyle Makeover Contest Winners

During November, LIVE FOR LIFE received over 50 entries for the Eat Wise & Exercise lifestyle makeover contest. During the 10-week program, the winners will provide regular updates as they start eating wise and exercising! For more information about the contest winners (including their winning essays), click here.

Week 7: February 25 - February 29

Posted March 03, 2008

Craig Galunas has lost 13-15 pounds during the last seven weeks.

Individual Winner: Craig Galunas

In the Homestretch Now

This week nutritionist Kay and I went to the cafeteria at Duke South for lunch so she could educate me on making healthy choices when I dine out. We kind of went down the line and talked about the choices we have here. Quite frankly unless you're not very careful you can really rack up some serious calories!

The workouts are continuing. I am into a routine now. Some of the moves that Vicky had me doing in the beginning that I could barely do are now much easier! I got into the pool for the first time this week. It felt really good, too! I used to swim competitively waaaayyyyy back in high school so this was nice. I definitely want to add swimming to my regular workouts! It's such a good total body workout and a nice change of pace from the elliptical or bike I usually do.

The weight loss is coming along nice and steadily. Depending on the scale I get on, I've lost between 13-15 pounds so I am very pleased with that! It's simple, get off your butt and move, watch what you eat and good things will happen. I am in the homestretch now, but I feel like I am developing some really good habits that I will be able to use to reach my ultimate weight loss goals. This program and the people who I've met and who have been helping me have been great. I owe them a big debt of gratitude, that's for sure.

Group Winner: School of Nursing

Individual Reports

Jane Blood-Siegfried takes a stretch break during work.

From Jane Blood-Siegfried:
I have made some losses (the good ones) this week as well. I normally have trouble when I am out of town, as I use it as an excuse to drink wine and eat a lot. However this week, since I'm out of town, I have been able to maintain.

I think my success has come from an increase in my exercising and a decrease in my stomach size. I never thought I would say that, but I am finding I just can't eat as much as I used to. We are also focusing on a vegetable for our dinners and not a meat. I didn't give up eating meat, but I am adding it to the dinner instead of adding vegetables to the meat. That may not sound like much, but it is forcing me to get all my fruits and vegetables in and they are more filling than a piece of steak.

I am actually shocked that I have been successful this week. It is usually a difficult time for me.

From Lynette Edgerton:
I've been taking the stairs all day everyday and sometimes I just go up and down two or three times. I try to do that at least two times a day. It has helped me a lot with my energy level. I am still trying to incorporate breakfast and small healthy snacks throughout the day. I find that is the hardest. I'm so used to not eating until 11:30 - 12, as my first meal of the day.

From John Carbuccia:
Recently I spoke with a faculty member who made a great suggestion, and I've implemented it this week. It became one of my goals for exercising while at work. Go up and down the side stairs four to eight times per day. Since I've started it (this week), I'm now able to go all the way up to the 3rd floor easier. I've also reduced my quantity of food per meal and that helps a bunch. My weight has been like a roller coaster though — hopefully after this week's exercise it'll stop going up.


Eat Wise & Exercise Home Easy Tracker (PDF Format) Contest Winners Past Weeks Experts Resources FAQ Last Year's Program Sponsored by LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke's employee health promotion program, Eat Wise and Exercise is a 10-week program from January 14 through March 23, 2008 — during the program you'll receive useful and practical information to improve your diet and exercise, and LIVE FOR LIFE coaches will keep you motivated. LIVE FOR LIFE at Duke Box 3200 DUMC 04290 Red Zone Durham, NC 27710 Phone: (919) 684-3136 Fax: (919) 681-0555 lflprogm@mc.duke.edu		LIVE FOR LIFE >> Eat Wise & Exercise >> Week 7: February 25 - February 29
		Lifestyle Makeover Contest Winners During November, LIVE FOR LIFE received over 50 entries for the Eat Wise & Exercise lifestyle makeover contest. During the 10-week program, the winners will provide regular updates as they start eating wise and exercising! For more information about the contest winners (including their winning essays), click here. Week 7: February 25 - February 29 Posted March 03, 2008 Craig Galunas has lost 13-15 pounds during the last seven weeks. Individual Winner: Craig Galunas In the Homestretch Now This week nutritionist Kay and I went to the cafeteria at Duke South for lunch so she could educate me on making healthy choices when I dine out. We kind of went down the line and talked about the choices we have here. Quite frankly unless you're not very careful you can really rack up some serious calories! The workouts are continuing. I am into a routine now. Some of the moves that Vicky had me doing in the beginning that I could barely do are now much easier! I got into the pool for the first time this week. It felt really good, too! I used to swim competitively waaaayyyyy back in high school so this was nice. I definitely want to add swimming to my regular workouts! It's such a good total body workout and a nice change of pace from the elliptical or bike I usually do. The weight loss is coming along nice and steadily. Depending on the scale I get on, I've lost between 13-15 pounds so I am very pleased with that! It's simple, get off your butt and move, watch what you eat and good things will happen. I am in the homestretch now, but I feel like I am developing some really good habits that I will be able to use to reach my ultimate weight loss goals. This program and the people who I've met and who have been helping me have been great. I owe them a big debt of gratitude, that's for sure. Group Winner: School of Nursing Individual Reports Jane Blood-Siegfried takes a stretch break during work. From Jane Blood-Siegfried: I have made some losses (the good ones) this week as well. I normally have trouble when I am out of town, as I use it as an excuse to drink wine and eat a lot. However this week, since I'm out of town, I have been able to maintain. I think my success has come from an increase in my exercising and a decrease in my stomach size. I never thought I would say that, but I am finding I just can't eat as much as I used to. We are also focusing on a vegetable for our dinners and not a meat. I didn't give up eating meat, but I am adding it to the dinner instead of adding vegetables to the meat. That may not sound like much, but it is forcing me to get all my fruits and vegetables in and they are more filling than a piece of steak. I am actually shocked that I have been successful this week. It is usually a difficult time for me. From Lynette Edgerton: I've been taking the stairs all day everyday and sometimes I just go up and down two or three times. I try to do that at least two times a day. It has helped me a lot with my energy level. I am still trying to incorporate breakfast and small healthy snacks throughout the day. I find that is the hardest. I'm so used to not eating until 11:30 - 12, as my first meal of the day. From John Carbuccia: Recently I spoke with a faculty member who made a great suggestion, and I've implemented it this week. It became one of my goals for exercising while at work. Go up and down the side stairs four to eight times per day. Since I've started it (this week), I'm now able to go all the way up to the 3rd floor easier. I've also reduced my quantity of food per meal and that helps a bunch. My weight has been like a roller coaster though — hopefully after this week's exercise it'll stop going up.