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Largest Loser Sarah Schmidt Shares Her Success Story
New Haven JCC Hosts 53rd Annual Schoolboy/Schoolgirl High School All-Star Basketball Games
Ringing in the New Year signifies resolution for many. Sarah Schmidt made the commitment to participate in the 2013 Largest Loser program at the JCC. As the female individual winner, she lost 39.8 pounds during the competition. Since, Sarah is down a total of 69 pounds. Her journey to lead a healthier lifestyle began in 2009 when she started personal training at the JCC. Her total weight loss to date is an impressive 101 pounds. She attributes her success and lifestyle change to the Largest Loser program.
The JCC of Greater New Haven is proud to host the 53rd Annual Schoolboy/Schoolgirl High School AllStar Basketball games on Sunday, April 13. This is the longest-running high school basketball invitational in the United States featuring players from Connecticut and New Jersey. The Connecticut East-West Girls game begins at 1:30 pm followed by the Connecticut Boys versus an all-star team from New Jersey. Many of the previous Schoolboy/Schoolgirl High School All-Star basketball players have gone on to play in college, the NBA or the WNBA, including: Wes Mathews, John Williamson, Marcus Camby, Jeff Ruland, Kenneth Faried, Jen Rizzotti, Rita Williams, Tracy Claxton and Bria Holmes, to name a few. This year promises to be an outstanding event not only for those who participate but also for those who attend. For more information, contact Alison Lurie at alisonl@jccnh.org
Jump Start the New Year Did you make a new year’s resolution to lose weight, start a healthier lifestyle, or begin to exercise regularly? Was it the same resolution you made last year? I challenge you to stop making that same resolution or looking for that magic formula. There is no better time than NOW and no greater gift to give to your body! Will today be the day you take charge and start living that healthy life? Get started on your fitness and weight loss goals with our new programs: Jump Start Fit and Jump Start Skinny. Jump Start Fit features an individual screening and fitness assessment, small group training, weekly weigh-in, and lifestyle coaching. Jump Start Skinny led by Pam Hutchinson MS Exercise Science, ACE certified health coach offers strategies to lose weight and keep it off with. Both programs begin in January. Contact Susan Donovan at (203) 387-2522 x265 or visit jccnh.org for details.
What attracted you to the Largest Loser program?
I was interested in the idea of joining a team of people who all are working towards the same goal, and who have similar weight issues. I also thought the program made a lot of sense combining both nutrition and exercise. Many well-known programs only tackle one or the other. As a result of the program, I’m aware and mindful of everything I eat. If I want apiece of chocolate, I let myself have a piece. However, I think about how much exercise I’ve had that day and if appropriate, I add an extra walk in (which the dog never minds) to make up for an indulgence. What were some of the most challenging aspects of the program? Logging every bite I ate, and submitting those logs to my trainer was one of the challenges. The fitness classes were challenging, but working out with a group of people made them enjoyable. What were the most rewarding aspects of the program? The people. I’ve made some amazing friends through the program and I am actually happy to go to the gym. I look forward to working out now. Has your life changed since participating in the Largest Loser? If so, how? How hasn’t my life changed! I have made numerous friends through the JCC and am truly blessed. In fact over the last week, I have had two different conversations where both I and the person I was speaking with said the JCC saved my life. Now in its 10th season, the Largest Loser is one of the most popular and successful programs at the JCC that encouraging participants to lose weight and modify behavior to lead a healthier lifestyle. The 10-week program includes group training workouts, special fitness competitions, nutrition counseling, and lifestyle and behavior modification workshops.
Applications for the 2014 Largest Loser are available January 5 online at www.jccnh.org or in the JCC Fitness Center. Email Susan for more information at susand@jccnh.org.
Sunday, Jan. 5 • 9 am-4 pm FREE • Members & Non-members welcome!
• Fitness Classes • Character Bagel Brunch
Spiderman, Snow White, Ironman and more
• Family Fun! • Membership Special - 3 months for $100 More info and full schedule at jccnh.org page 8
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